ZIP Code 46537

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Lapaz · Marshall County · Indiana

Population
433

339/sq mi

Median income
$64,063

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$150,300

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.0%

Median age 48.8

Land area
1.3 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46537 in Lapaz, Indiana has a population of 433. The median household income is $64,063, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $150,300, 46% below the US average. 6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.3 square miles in Lapaz, Marshall County, Indiana. The area is home to 433 residents, producing a population density of 339 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 46537 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46537 sits at $64,063 (13% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $30,772. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $150,300 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 46537 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 →

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 46537, Lapaz, 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

433

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

339

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46537?

48.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$64,063

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,772

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

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

What does housing look like?

259

Total Housing Units

236

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$150,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 46537, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,368,000.

13

Businesses

78

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 30.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
46536 Lakeville, IN 3,445 4.3 mi
46563 Plymouth, IN 23,599 7.2 mi
46506 Bremen, IN 10,070 7.3 mi
46614 South Bend, IN 29,573 10.0 mi
46595 Wyatt, IN 163 8.7 mi
46554 North Liberty, IN 4,942 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46537 in?
ZIP code 46537 (Lapaz) 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 46537?
ZIP code 46537 in Lapaz, IN has a population of 433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46537?
The median household income in ZIP 46537 is $64,063, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46537?
The median home value in ZIP 46537 is $150,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46537 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46537?
ZIP code 46537 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46537?
In ZIP code 46537, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46537?
In ZIP code 46537, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46537 is 23.8% 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 Lapaz, 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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