ZIP Code 46524

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Etna Green · Kosciusko County · Indiana

Population
2,326

26/sq mi

Median income
$65,987

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$178,100

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.5%

Median age 31

Land area
88.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46524 in Etna Green, Indiana has a population of 2,326. The median household income is $65,987, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $178,100, 36% below the US average. 3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.4 square miles in Etna Green, Kosciusko County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,326 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46524 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46524 sits at $65,987 (10% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $23,408. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $178,100 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $660 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kosciusko County, so you can benchmark 46524 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 46524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46524.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46524, Etna Green, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,326

Population

88.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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Who lives in ZIP 46524?

31.0

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$65,987

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$23,408

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 31.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.5%

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

What does housing look like?

652

Total Housing Units

581

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

3.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$178,100

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$660

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.1%

YoY Change (2022)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46524 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +5.2% 148
2019 +8.2% 160
2020 +7.7% 172
2021 +8.7% 187
2022 +11.1% 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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 46524, employing approximately 351 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,220,000.

37

Businesses

351

Employees

$15.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 29.7%
Retail trade 8 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 7 18.9%
Manufacturing 3 8.1%

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 46524 vs 46502 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46502 Atwood, IN 115 3.5 mi
46504 Bourbon, IN 3,413 4.7 mi
46539 Mentone, IN 2,298 9.0 mi
46550 Nappanee, IN 12,311 10.4 mi
46570 Tippecanoe, IN 1,060 8.1 mi
46508 Burket, IN 217 10.4 mi
46542 Milford, IN 4,198 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46524 in?
ZIP code 46524 (Etna Green) is located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Kosciusko County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kosciusko-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46524?
ZIP code 46524 in Etna Green, IN has a population of 2,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46524?
The median household income in ZIP 46524 is $65,987, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46524?
The median home value in ZIP 46524 is $178,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46524 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46524?
ZIP code 46524 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 351 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46524 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46524?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46524 increased by 11.1% in 2022. 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 46524?
In ZIP code 46524, 31.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.5% 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 46524?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46524 is 20.2 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 46524?
In ZIP code 46524, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46524 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Etna Green, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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