ZIP Code 46530
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Granger · St. Joseph County · Indiana
- Population
- 30,614
- Median income
- $122,129
- Median home value
- $345,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.0%
- Land area
- 64.5 sq mi
475/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.8
Detroit
ZIP code 46530 in Granger, Indiana has a population of 30,614. The median household income is $122,129, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $345,400, 24% above the US average. 56.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46530 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.5 square miles in Granger, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The area is home to 30,614 residents, producing a population density of 475 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46530 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46530 sits at $122,129 (66% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $60,301. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $345,400 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $1,754 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46530 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Joseph County, so you can benchmark 46530 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 46530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46530.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
67 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46530, Granger, 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
30,614
Population
64.5
Area (sq mi)
475
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46530?
39.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.7%
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?
$122,129
Median Household Income
+66% vs state
$60,301
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,994
Total Housing Units
11,505
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,400
Median Home Value
+78% vs state
$1,754
Median Rent
1991
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46530 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 151 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 168 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 199 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 210 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 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 637 business establishments in ZIP 46530, employing approximately 6,826 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,079,000.
637
Businesses
6,826
Employees
$289.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 67 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.3% |
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 46530 vs 46545 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46545 | Mishawaka, IN | 25,082 | 3.4 mi |
| 46635 | South Bend, IN | 6,654 | 4.5 mi |
| 46637 | South Bend, IN | 15,314 | 5.9 mi |
| 46561 | Osceola, IN | 13,343 | 5.9 mi |
| 46544 | Mishawaka, IN | 30,759 | 8.5 mi |
| 46615 | South Bend, IN | 14,609 | 6.3 mi |
| 49112 | Edwardsburg, MI | 10,171 | 6.3 mi |
| 46556 | Notre Dame, IN | 7,314 | 6.8 mi |
| 46617 | South Bend, IN | 9,601 | 6.7 mi |
| 46616 | South Bend, IN | 5,667 | 7.7 mi |
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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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