North Judson, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46366
Starke County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,791
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,182
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Judson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46366 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46366 (North Judson, IN) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.3 in 2023 to 224.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46366 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Judson, Starke County, Indiana, home to 5,791 residents across 206.1 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Knox time zone.
ZIP 46366 reports a modest median household income of $60,182 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,924. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,500 (29% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Starke County, so 46366 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46366
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Judson, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46366.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46366, North Judson, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,791
Population
206.1
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Indiana/Knox
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46366?
35.9
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,182
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$27,924
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46366 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
North Judson, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,182 25th percentile higher than 25% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,390housing units
2,390
Total Housing Units
2,096
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.9%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46366 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.2% | 135 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 154 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 185 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 197 |
| 2024 | +13.9% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 46366, employing approximately 577 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,149,000.
66
Businesses
577
Employees
$23.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 8 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46366 vs 46374 →
ZIP 46366 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46366
North Judson (46366)
5,791 residents
- 47957 1,894
Medaryville (47957)
1,894 residents
- 46348 1,045
La Crosse (46348)
1,045 residents
- 46374 1,012
San Pierre (46374)
1,012 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46366 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46366 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46374
San Pierre (46374)
$91,250 median income
- 46348
La Crosse (46348)
$64,375 median income
- 47957
Medaryville (47957)
$61,002 median income
- 46366
North Judson (46366)
$60,182 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46366 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46366, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,791 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46366 in?
ZIP code 46366 (North Judson) is located in Starke County, Indiana. Starke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/starke-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46366?
ZIP code 46366 in North Judson, IN has a population of 5,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46366?
The median household income in ZIP 46366 is $60,182, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46366?
The median home value in ZIP 46366 is $136,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46366?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46366 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46366?
ZIP code 46366 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46366?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46366 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46366?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46366 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46366?
In ZIP code 46366, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46366?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46366 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46366?
In ZIP code 46366, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46366?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46366 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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