Pierceton, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46562
Kosciusko County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,788
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,902
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pierceton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46562 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46562 (Pierceton, IN) rose +17.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.5 in 2023 to 226.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46562 covers 157.0 square miles in Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,788 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46562 reports a modest median household income of $68,902 (6% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,996. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,900 (1% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $813; 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kosciusko County, so 46562 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pierceton, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46562.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46562, Pierceton, 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
4,788
Population
157.0
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46562?
38.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
1.7%
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?
$68,902
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$34,996
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46562 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Pierceton, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,902 45th percentile higher than 45% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,505housing units
2,505
Total Housing Units
2,072
Occupied Units
433
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$813
Median Rent
1969
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
+17.0%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46562 have increased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 146 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 162 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 189 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 193 |
| 2024 | +17.0% | 226 |
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 86 business establishments in ZIP 46562, employing approximately 1,721 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,808,000.
86
Businesses
1,721
Employees
$82.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.7% |
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 46562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46590
Winona Lake (46590)
4,908 residents
- 46562
Pierceton (46562)
4,788 residents
- 46787
South Whitley (46787)
3,893 residents
- 46538
Leesburg (46538)
3,867 residents
- 46555
North Webster (46555)
2,835 residents
- 46764 1,497
Larwill (46764)
1,497 residents
- 46760 1,382
Kimmell (46760)
1,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46562 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46538
Leesburg (46538)
$89,803 median income
- 46590
Winona Lake (46590)
$82,188 median income
- 46555
North Webster (46555)
$70,399 median income
- 46562
Pierceton (46562)
$68,902 median income
- 46764
Larwill (46764)
$62,939 median income
- 46787
South Whitley (46787)
$62,242 median income
- 46760
Kimmell (46760)
$46,992 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46562 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46562, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,788 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46562 in?
ZIP code 46562 (Pierceton) is located in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Kosciusko County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kosciusko-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46562?
ZIP code 46562 in Pierceton, IN has a population of 4,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46562?
The median household income in ZIP 46562 is $68,902, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46562?
The median home value in ZIP 46562 is $195,900, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46562 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46562?
ZIP code 46562 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46562 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (13), Manufacturing (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46562 increased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 46562?
In ZIP code 46562, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 46562?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46562 is 21.4 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 46562?
In ZIP code 46562, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46562 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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