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ZIP 46242 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46242

46242 has a population of 5,332 with a median age of 29.0 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
53.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Black
23.8%+92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
35.8%+91% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.4%+38% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
10.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.4%+57% vs US avg
x
High school
51.3%+96% vs US avg
x
Some college
14.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.6%+41% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.0%+221% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
9.7%+67% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 46242

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.0%+221% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.4%+17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
9.7%+67% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,332
Median age29.0
Poverty rate20.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White53.0%
Hispanic35.8%
Black23.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born12.9%