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 Moderate-density area
- $64,172
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46501 (Argos, IN) rose +16.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.7 in 2023 to 217.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,538. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,900 (19% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $949; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Marshall County, so 46501 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 46501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Argos, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46501.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46501?
39.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$64,172
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$28,538
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46501 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Argos, 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)
$64,172 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
1,553housing units
1,553
Total Housing Units
1,433
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46563
Plymouth (46563)
23,599 residents
- 46501 3,856
Argos (46501)
3,856 residents
- 46504 3,413
Bourbon (46504)
3,413 residents
- 46570 1,060
Tippecanoe (46570)
1,060 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46504
Bourbon (46504)
$74,567 median income
- 46563
Plymouth (46563)
$73,293 median income
- 46501
Argos (46501)
$64,172 median income
- 46570
Tippecanoe (46570)
$54,185 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46501, 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 (3,856 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 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.
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