ZIP Code 46392
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Wheatfield · Jasper County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,957
- Median income
- $90,912
- Median home value
- $233,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.4%
- Land area
- 283.2 sq mi
28/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
Chicago
ZIP code 46392 in Wheatfield, Indiana has a population of 7,957. The median household income is $90,912, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $233,800, 16% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46392 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.2 square miles in Wheatfield, Jasper County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,957 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46392 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46392 sits at $90,912 (23% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,335. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $233,800 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $949 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46392 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 46392 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46392
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,335
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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