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Anderson, IN
City in Madison County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46011, 46012, 46013, 46016.
Population
55,367
Land area
41.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,329
ZIP codes
4
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 6.9 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $46,909, 35% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,000 (45% below Indiana) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Anderson, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools15
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants191
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Anderson, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,909
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,918), Irish Americans (5,359), Mexican Americans (3,220).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,589
40,359 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$845M
FY 2026, $6,497 per person
PPP loans
$56.9M
824 loans, 7,593 jobs reported
How people get to work
Anderson, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Anderson
4 in or overlapping Anderson. Population shown
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn HeightsTown | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Country Club HeightsTown | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| River ForestTown | 2.6 mi | 0 |
| EdgewoodTown | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| DalevilleTown | 7 mi | 2.1 |
| PendletonTown | 7 mi | 13.5 |
| MiddletownTown | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| MarklevilleTown | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LapelTown | 8.7 mi | 10.4 |
| FishersburgCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| IngallsTown | 9.7 mi | 3 |
| PerkinsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FranktonTown | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| YorktownTown | 11 mi | 31.9 |
| AlexandriaCity | 12 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, IN in?
- Anderson is in Madison County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Anderson, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anderson include 46011, 46012, 46013, 46016.
- What is the population of Anderson, IN?
- About 55,367 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Woodlawn Heights (2.1 mi), Country Club Heights (2.4 mi), River Forest (2.6 mi), Edgewood (2.6 mi), Chesterfield (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023