ZIP Code 46552
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New Carlisle · St. Joseph County · Indiana
- Population
- 6,834
- Median income
- $91,341
- Median home value
- $237,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.8%
- Land area
- 161.6 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46552 in New Carlisle, Indiana has a population of 6,834. The median household income is $91,341, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $237,900, 14% below the US average. 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46552 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 161.6 square miles in New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The area is home to 6,834 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 46552 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46552 sits at $91,341 (24% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,763. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $237,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,043 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46552 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Joseph County, so you can benchmark 46552 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 46552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46552.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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 46552, New Carlisle, 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
6,834
Population
161.6
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46552?
39.5
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$91,341
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$39,763
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 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?
3,039
Total Housing Units
2,602
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$1,043
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46552 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 146 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 161 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 186 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 207 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 230 |
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 111 business establishments in ZIP 46552, employing approximately 1,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,647,000.
111
Businesses
1,842
Employees
$143.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
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 46552 vs 49113 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49113 | Galien, MI | 1,904 | 6.7 mi |
| 46371 | Rolling Prairie, IN | 3,599 | 6.3 mi |
| 46365 | Mill Creek, IN | 1,068 | 7.4 mi |
| 46628 | South Bend, IN | 25,650 | 7.7 mi |
| 46619 | South Bend, IN | 21,408 | 7.6 mi |
| 46554 | North Liberty, IN | 4,942 | 10.5 mi |
| 49107 | Buchanan, MI | 10,382 | 10.3 mi |
| 49128 | Three Oaks, MI | 3,715 | 9.8 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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