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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 46072, located in Tipton, Indiana, contains 88 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units. This zip code spans 107.46 square miles and had a population of 9,074 in 2022. Based on the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated number of housing units in this zip code is 3,477. The LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises approximately 2.53% of the estimated housing inventory.
LIHTC projects in zip code 46072 have received $765,627 in tax credits, averaging $8,700 per unit. This funding represents 0.18% of the total LIHTC credits allocated in Indiana. Affordable housing has been present in this zip code since 1997, with the most recent project completed in 2020. The 23-year span demonstrates a sustained commitment to affordable housing in the area.
The affordable housing inventory in zip code 46072 consists of 8 one-bedroom units, 51 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units. This distribution caters to a range of household sizes, with a focus on small to medium-sized households.
Zip code 46072 has experienced a slight population decline over the past decade, from 9,623 in 2013 to 9,074 in 2022. Despite this decrease, the median income has shown an overall upward trend, rising from $58,473 in 2013 to $63,651 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between.
The racial composition of zip code 46072 has remained relatively stable, with a predominantly white population (94% in 2022). There has been a small increase in diversity, with the Hispanic population growing from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, and the introduction of a small Black population (1% in 2022).
The completion of the Tipton Senior Apartments in 2020 aligns with the area's demographic trends, potentially addressing the needs of an aging population in a community with rising median incomes.
Zip code 46072 demonstrates a modest but consistent commitment to affordable housing through LIHTC funding. The area has seen two major affordable housing projects over a 23-year period, with the most recent focusing on senior housing. While the LIHTC funded units represent a small percentage of the estimated housing inventory, they provide affordable options in an area with rising median incomes. The stable racial composition and slight population decline, coupled with income growth, suggest a community in transition, where affordable housing initiatives continue to play a role in maintaining economic diversity and addressing specific demographic needs, such as those of the senior population.