Bremen, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46506
Marshall County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,070
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,386
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bremen pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46506 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 46506 (Bremen, IN) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.4 in 2023 to 216.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana, home to 10,070 residents across 257.5 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,386 (8% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,737. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $242,800 (25% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 78.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $948.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Marshall County, so 46506 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 46506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bremen, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46506.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
61 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 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 46506, Bremen, 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
10,070
Population
257.5
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46506?
35.9
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.2%
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?
$79,386
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,737
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46506 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Bremen, 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)
$79,386 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
3,908housing units
3,908
Total Housing Units
3,562
Occupied Units
346
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,800
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1973
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46506 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 173 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 194 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 219 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 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 262 business establishments in ZIP 46506, employing approximately 5,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $281,021,000.
262
Businesses
5,013
Employees
$281.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 61 | 23.3% |
| Construction | 38 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 46506 vs 46595 →
ZIP 46506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46614
South Bend (46614)
29,573 residents
- 46506 10,070
Bremen (46506)
10,070 residents
- 46573 3,565
Wakarusa (46573)
3,565 residents
- 46536 3,445
Lakeville (46536)
3,445 residents
- 46537 433
Lapaz (46537)
433 residents
- 46595 163
Wyatt (46595)
163 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46506 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46573
Wakarusa (46573)
$85,750 median income
- 46506
Bremen (46506)
$79,386 median income
- 46536
Lakeville (46536)
$78,448 median income
- 46614
South Bend (46614)
$74,153 median income
- 46537
Lapaz (46537)
$64,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46506 ranks #2 of 5 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 46506, 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 (10,070 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 46506 in?
ZIP code 46506 (Bremen) 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 46506?
ZIP code 46506 in Bremen, IN has a population of 10,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46506?
The median household income in ZIP 46506 is $79,386, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46506?
The median home value in ZIP 46506 is $242,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46506 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46506?
ZIP code 46506 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 5,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46506 are: Manufacturing (61), Construction (38), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46506 decreased by 1.3% 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 46506?
In ZIP code 46506, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 46506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46506 is 20.1 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 46506?
In ZIP code 46506, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46506 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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