PlainZIP

Bourbon, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46504

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

3,413
20/sq mi
$74,567
Median income
$184,300
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46504 covers 169.8 square miles in Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,413 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,567 (1% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,566. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $184,300 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $921 a month; 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Marshall County, letting you compare 46504 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 46504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bourbon, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46504.

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 46504, Bourbon, 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

3,413

Population

169.8

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46504?

35.0

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$74,567

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$31,566

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46504 ranks nationally

Bourbon, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,567 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,385

Total Housing Units

1,259

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$184,300

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$921

Median Rent

1964

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46504 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 135
2021 +12.6% 152
2022 +23.9% 189
2023 +1.9% 192
2024 +8.1% 208

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 71 business establishments in ZIP 46504, employing approximately 929 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,880,000.

71

Businesses

929

Employees

$39.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 18.3%
Manufacturing 11 15.5%
Construction 10 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.0%
Wholesale trade 3 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.2%

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 46504 vs 46524 →

ZIP 46504 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 46504 ranks #3 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 46504 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 46504 ranks #2 of 7 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
46524 Etna Green, IN 2,326 4.7 mi
46570 Tippecanoe, IN 1,060 6.5 mi
46502 Atwood, IN 115 7.5 mi
46501 Argos, IN 3,856 8.8 mi
46539 Mentone, IN 2,298 10.2 mi
46550 Nappanee, IN 12,311 11.6 mi
46508 Burket, IN 217 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

46563 standard
Plymouth, IN
Pop: 23,599
46506 standard
Bremen, IN
Pop: 10,070
46501 standard
Argos, IN
Pop: 3,856
46570 standard
Tippecanoe, IN
Pop: 1,060
46537 standard
Lapaz, IN
Pop: 433

Related Areas

Marshall County Bourbon, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46504 in? ▼
ZIP code 46504 (Bourbon) 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 46504? ▼
ZIP code 46504 in Bourbon, IN has a population of 3,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46504 is $74,567, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46504 is $184,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46504 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46504? ▼
ZIP code 46504 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 929 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46504 are: Retail trade (13), Manufacturing (11), Construction (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46504 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 46504? ▼
In ZIP code 46504, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 46504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46504 is 24.0 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 46504? ▼
In ZIP code 46504, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46504 is 9.3% 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.