ZIP Code 46562
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Pierceton · Kosciusko County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,788
- Median income
- $68,902
- Median home value
- $195,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.7%
- Land area
- 157.0 sq mi
31/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46562 in Pierceton, Indiana has a population of 4,788. The median household income is $68,902, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $195,900, 30% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.0 square miles in Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,788 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 46562 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46562 sits at $68,902 (6% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,996. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $195,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 46562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,996
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 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?
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
$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.
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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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