Wheatfield, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46392
Jasper County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,957
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,912
- Median income Above-median income area
- $233,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wheatfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46392 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 46392 (Wheatfield, IN) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.4 in 2023 to 228.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46392 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wheatfield, Jasper County, Indiana, home to 7,957 residents across 283.2 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46392 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,912 (23% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,335. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,800 (21% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $949.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jasper County, so 46392 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 46392
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheatfield, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46392.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 46392, Wheatfield, 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
7,957
Population
283.2
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46392?
42.7
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$90,912
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,335
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46392 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Wheatfield, 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)
$90,912 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
3,308housing units
3,308
Total Housing Units
3,082
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,800
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$949
Median Rent
1994
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46392 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 160 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 176 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 201 |
| 2024 | +13.2% | 228 |
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 118 business establishments in ZIP 46392, employing approximately 1,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,139,000.
118
Businesses
1,189
Employees
$80.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 10.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.5% |
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 46392 vs 46347 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46347 | Kouts, IN | 4,760 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46392, 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 (7,957 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 46392 in?
ZIP code 46392 (Wheatfield) is located in Jasper County, Indiana. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46392?
ZIP code 46392 in Wheatfield, IN has a population of 7,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46392?
The median household income in ZIP 46392 is $90,912, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46392?
The median home value in ZIP 46392 is $233,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46392?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46392 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46392?
ZIP code 46392 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 1,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46392?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46392 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46392?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46392 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 46392?
In ZIP code 46392, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 46392?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46392 is 33.4 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 46392?
In ZIP code 46392, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46392?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46392 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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