PlainZIP

Argos, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46501

Marshall County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,856
21/sq mi
$64,172
Median income
$156,900
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Argos pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46501 covers 181.0 square miles in Argos, Marshall County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,856 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46501 reports a modest median household income of $64,172 (13% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,538. Poverty here runs at 9.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $156,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $949 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Marshall County, letting you compare 46501 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Argos, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46501.

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 46501, Argos, 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

3,856

Population

181.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46501?

39.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$64,172

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,538

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46501 ranks nationally

Argos, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,172 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,553

Total Housing Units

1,433

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$156,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$949

Median Rent

1963

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

+16.3%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46501 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 150
2021 +11.6% 167
2022 +13.3% 189
2023 -1.2% 187
2024 +16.3% 217

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 58 business establishments in ZIP 46501, employing approximately 638 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,587,000.

58

Businesses

638

Employees

$36.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 10 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 12.1%
Construction 6 10.3%
Wholesale trade 6 10.3%
Retail trade 5 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.2%

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 46501 vs 46570 →

ZIP 46501 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 46501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46501 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 46501 ranks #3 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
46570 Tippecanoe, IN 1,060 6.8 mi
46563 Plymouth, IN 23,599 9.9 mi
46504 Bourbon, IN 3,413 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

46563 standard
Plymouth, IN
Pop: 23,599
46506 standard
Bremen, IN
Pop: 10,070
46504 standard
Bourbon, IN
Pop: 3,413
46570 standard
Tippecanoe, IN
Pop: 1,060
46537 standard
Lapaz, IN
Pop: 433

Related Areas

Marshall County Argos, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46501 in? ▼
ZIP code 46501 (Argos) is located in Marshall County, Indiana. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46501? ▼
ZIP code 46501 in Argos, IN has a population of 3,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46501 is $64,172, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46501 is $156,900, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46501 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46501? ▼
ZIP code 46501 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46501 are: Manufacturing (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46501 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 46501? ▼
In ZIP code 46501, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 46501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46501 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46501? ▼
In ZIP code 46501, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46501 is 9.9% 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.