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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
$90,912
Median income
$233,800
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,335. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $233,800 (21% above the state average), median rent at $949 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.3%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46392, plus 4 more within Jasper 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 46392

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wheatfield, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46392.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46392?

42.7

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

How ZIP 46392 ranks nationally

Wheatfield, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,912 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$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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Related Areas

Jasper County Wheatfield, IN Indiana

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.

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