ZIP Code 46553
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New Paris · Elkhart County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,428
- Median income
- $89,417
- Median home value
- $280,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 81.2 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.1
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46553 in New Paris, Indiana has a population of 3,428. The median household income is $89,417, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $280,200, 1% above the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.2 square miles in New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,428 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 46553 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46553 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $280,200 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,045 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elkhart County, so you can benchmark 46553 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 46553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46553.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 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 46553, New Paris, 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
3,428
Population
81.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46553?
31.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
4.1%
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?
$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
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?
1,212
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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