PlainZIP

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
$60,182
Median income
$136,500
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,924. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $136,500 for a typical home value (29% below the state average), with rent averaging $819 a month; 82.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46366, plus 5 more within Starke County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 46366?

35.9

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$27,924

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46366 ranks nationally

North Judson, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,182 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,390

Total Housing Units

2,096

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$136,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 46366 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46366 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46366 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46374 San Pierre, IN 1,012 6.7 mi
46348 La Crosse, IN 1,045 8.2 mi
47957 Medaryville, IN 1,894 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Starke County

46534 standard
Knox, IN
Pop: 11,263
46532 standard
Hamlet, IN
Pop: 1,905
46531 standard
Grovertown, IN
Pop: 1,458
46374 standard
San Pierre, IN
Pop: 1,012
46968 standard
Ora, IN
Pop: 73

Related Areas

Starke County North Judson, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.