PlainZIP

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
$68,902
Median income
$195,900
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pierceton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,996. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $195,900 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $813 monthly, and 83.5% of units 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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kosciusko County, so you can benchmark 46562 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 46562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pierceton, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46562.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46562?

38.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$68,902

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,996

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46562 ranks nationally

Pierceton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,902 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,505

Total Housing Units

2,072

Occupied Units

433

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$195,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46562 vs 46764 →

ZIP 46562 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 46562 ranks #2 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 46562 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 46562 ranks #4 of 7 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
46764 Larwill, IN 1,497 4.0 mi
46590 Winona Lake, IN 4,908 5.8 mi
46555 North Webster, IN 2,835 8.2 mi
46787 South Whitley, IN 3,893 10.7 mi
46538 Leesburg, IN 3,867 10.3 mi
46760 Kimmell, IN 1,382 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kosciusko County

46580 standard
Warsaw, IN
Pop: 21,338
46582 standard
Warsaw, IN
Pop: 12,378
46567 standard
Syracuse, IN
Pop: 9,405
46590 standard
Winona Lake, IN
Pop: 4,908
46542 standard
Milford, IN
Pop: 4,198
46538 standard
Leesburg, IN
Pop: 3,867

Related Areas

Kosciusko County Pierceton, IN Indiana

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.

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