City

Anderson, IN

8 ZIP codes  ·  Madison County  ·  Indiana

👥78,780Population
💰$56,269Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$126,837Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 8.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.7%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic6.8%
Black8.6%
Asian0.6%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma517 (1%)
HS Graduate18,264 (36.2%)
Some College9,033 (17.9%)
Associates7,165 (14.2%)
Bachelors5,367 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree10,112 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,269 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$126,836 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units37,636
Vacant Units4,252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Anderson, IN

Anderson is a city in Indiana, located in Madison County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 78,780 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.43 years.

Economically, Anderson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,268 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Anderson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,836, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anderson is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.77%).

Anderson, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Anderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46011 17,115 $77,618 $168,300 $1,011 6.9% 37.3% 83.0%
46012 20,248 $58,538 $149,400 $982 3.3% 32.6% 68.0%
46013 17,616 $49,557 $120,400 $891 6.6% 30.5% 65.1%
46016 18,380 $35,543 $66,100 $864 8.2% 18.9% 39.1%
46017 5,421 $72,468 $138,500 $972 4.8% 34.8% 81.3%

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