Pendleton, IN
Data last updated April 22, 2026
Data last updated April 22, 2026
This data is based on ZIP codes 46013, 46064, which covers Pendleton and Anderson and Ingalls and Lapel.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 46013, 46064 area shared across these towns.
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Pendleton ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -18% vs. avg. Madison Co. town
Pendleton's ZIP area supports 11,800 jobs across 789 businesses, with workers earning an average of $41K per year, 18% below the Madison County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by retail trade and food & accommodation. 81.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 15.0 people. Jobs declined 0.6% from the prior year while business count grew 3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Madison Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
789 businesses by employee count. 81.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Medium (20-49)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
15.0
employees per business
County avg: 15.7-5%
$90K
payroll per resident
$607K
payroll per business
Pendleton ZIP Area vs. Avg. Madison Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Pendleton ZIP | Avg. Madison Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 112 | 46 | 1.0x |
| Food & Accommodation | 86 | 32 | 1.1x |
| Other Services | 78 | 41 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 74 | 39 | 0.8x |
| Healthcare | 70 | 46 | 0.6x |
| Finance & Insurance | 53 | 21 | 1.1x |
| Professional Services | 48 | 25 | 0.8x |
| Wholesale Trade | 43 | 15 | 1.2x |
| Admin Services | 37 | 19 | 0.8x |
| Real Estate | 36 | 13 | 1.2x |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 14 | 0.8x |
| Transportation | 23 | 12 | 0.8x |
| Information | 14 | 5 | 1.2x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 11 | 5 | 0.9x |
| Education | 6 | 4 | 0.6x |