The 46148 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Knightstown in Indiana in Henry County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,555. An estimated 91.1% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $24,849. The median age in the 46148 ZIP Code is 37.9 years, with 21.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $58,779, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 46148 is $58,779, while the region's mean household income is $65,280. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,849. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46148 of $24,849 is approximately 16.55% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 10.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately14.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.5% of the population in 46148 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.8% of 46148 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46148, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 46148 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46148 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by Black or African American (1.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 46148 are younger than average. The median age of 37.9 years in ZIP Code 46148 is approximately 0.52% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 46148 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 46148 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 46148, 99.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Henry County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.8% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46148, an estimated 39.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Henry County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 39.3% |
In ZIP Code 46148, 91.1% of the population graduated high school, while 19.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.5% in this Henry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.7% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46148 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 37.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 46148 is high cholesterol, as approximately 35.8% of adults 18 and older in this Henry County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46148 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.7% of those 18 and above in 46148 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 46148 include obesity (39.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (36.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 59.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| Current smoking | 21.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.1% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46148 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 46148 | 11.41¢/kWh | 10.75¢/kWh | 9.35¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 15.33¢/kWh | 12.7¢/kWh | 8.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.88¢/kWh | 12.66¢/kWh | 7.82¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 46148 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.29 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.83 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.64 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.34 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.09 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.13 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.72 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.54 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.85 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 46148, 62.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.4 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46148 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 19.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 46148 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 6.6% |