46985 ZIP Code, Star City, IN
46985 is a ZIP code in Star City, Indiana in Pulaski County. It covers 66 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46978, 46996 and 46939. 1,419 people live here in 587 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $59,063, below the Indiana median of $71,957; 22% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Star City, IN
- County: Pulaski County
- Land area: 66 sq mi
- Population: 1,419
- Median household income: $59,063
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,419 |
| Households | 587 |
| Median household income | $59,063 |
| Income per person | $28,598 |
| Median age | 36.7 |
| Homeowners | 67.5% |
| Median home value | $170,200 |
| Median rent | $913 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 18.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.5% |
| $50–75K | 26.2% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.7% |
| 20–24 | 1.7% |
| 25–34 | 18.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.0% |
| 45–54 | 4.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.8% |
| 65–74 | 18.5% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 13.7% |
| Owned outright | 40.1% |
| Rented | 26.0% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.3% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 11.4% |
Businesses in 46985
22 business establishments with 87 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46978 — Royal Center town, IN (7.8 mi)
- 46996 — Winamac town, IN (8.2 mi)
- 46939 — Kewanna town, IN (9.7 mi)
- 47925 — Buffalo CDP, IN (10.1 mi)
- 47950 — Idaville CDP, IN (11.6 mi)
- 46950 (12.3 mi)
- 47926 — Burnettsville town, IN (12.4 mi)
- 46960 — Bass Lake CDP, IN (14.3 mi)
Areas that include 46985
- Star City, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pulaski County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Pulaski County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Pulaski County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pulaski County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Pulaski County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Pulaski County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Pulaski County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46985, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46985 in?
- 46985 is a Star City, IN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Star City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46985 in?
- 46985 is in Pulaski County.
- What is the population of 46985?
- About 1,419 people (±375), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,285.
- What is the median household income in 46985?
- $59,063 (±$12,090), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 46985?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46985 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46985?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46978 (7.8 mi, Royal Center), 46996 (8.2 mi, Winamac), 46939 (9.7 mi, Kewanna), 47925 (10.1 mi, Buffalo), 47950 (11.6 mi, Idaville) and 46950 (12.3 mi).
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