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New Paris, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46553

Elkhart County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,428
42/sq mi
$89,417
Median income
$280,200
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Paris pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46553 covers 81.2 square miles in New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,428 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46553 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,417 (21% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,519. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. Median home value sits at $280,200 (45% above the state average), median rent at $1,045 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46553, plus 6 more within Elkhart County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 46553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Paris, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46553.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46553, New Paris, 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

3,428

Population

81.2

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46553?

31.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$89,417

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$32,519

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46553 ranks nationally

New Paris, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$89,417 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,212

Total Housing Units

1,212

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$280,200

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,045

Median Rent

1981

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46553 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 166
2021 +7.9% 179
2022 +13.9% 204
2023 -2.9% 198
2024 +1.4% 201

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 104 business establishments in ZIP 46553, employing approximately 3,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $196,237,000.

104

Businesses

3,484

Employees

$196.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 16.4%
Manufacturing 16 15.4%
Construction 15 14.4%
Retail trade 13 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 10.6%
Wholesale trade 6 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.8%
Information 4 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.9%

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 46553 vs 46526 →

ZIP 46553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46553 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46553 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46526 Goshen, IN 30,671 5.4 mi
46542 Milford, IN 4,198 6.2 mi
46567 Syracuse, IN 9,405 7.6 mi
46528 Goshen, IN 26,104 9.3 mi
46517 Elkhart, IN 23,764 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elkhart County

46514 standard
Elkhart, IN
Pop: 40,263
46516 standard
Elkhart, IN
Pop: 33,501
46526 standard
Goshen, IN
Pop: 30,671
46528 standard
Goshen, IN
Pop: 26,104
46517 standard
Elkhart, IN
Pop: 23,764
46550 standard
Nappanee, IN
Pop: 12,311

Related Areas

Elkhart County New Paris, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46553 in? ▼
ZIP code 46553 (New Paris) is located in Elkhart County, Indiana. Elkhart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elkhart-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46553? ▼
ZIP code 46553 in New Paris, IN has a population of 3,428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46553? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46553 is $89,417, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46553? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46553 is $280,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46553? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46553 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46553? ▼
ZIP code 46553 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 3,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46553? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46553 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Manufacturing (16), Construction (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46553? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46553 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 46553? ▼
In ZIP code 46553, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 46553? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46553 is 22.6 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 46553? ▼
In ZIP code 46553, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46553? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46553 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.