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Shipshewana, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46565

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

7,950
48/sq mi
$96,199
Median income
$340,400
Median home value
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shipshewana pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46565 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shipshewana, LaGrange County, Indiana, home to 7,950 residents across 164.9 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46565 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,199 (31% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,178. Poverty here runs at 3.0%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $340,400 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $836 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing LaGrange County, letting you compare 46565 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shipshewana, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46565.

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 46565, Shipshewana, 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

7,950

Population

164.9

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46565?

27.8

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$96,199

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$34,178

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46565 ranks nationally

Shipshewana, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,199 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 27.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,626

Total Housing Units

2,476

Occupied Units

150

Vacant Units

3.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$340,400

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1992

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

+19.7%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46565 have increased 19.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +8.1% 164
2020 +8.4% 177
2021 +0.9% 179
2022 +19.7% 214
2024 – 267

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 343 business establishments in ZIP 46565, employing approximately 4,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,495,000.

343

Businesses

4,121

Employees

$205.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 72 21.0%
Retail trade 71 20.7%
Construction 54 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 22 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 21 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.3%
Wholesale trade 17 5.0%
Health care and social assistance 16 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 2.3%
Finance and insurance 7 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 46565 vs 46540 →

ZIP 46565 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 46565 ranks #3 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 46565 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 46565 ranks #2 of 5 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
46540 Middlebury, IN 11,702 6.2 mi
46571 Topeka, IN 5,532 8.8 mi
49099 White Pigeon, MI 5,629 8.5 mi
49091 Sturgis, MI 19,872 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in LaGrange County

46761 standard
Lagrange, IN
Pop: 12,039
46795 standard
Wolcottville, IN
Pop: 5,608
46571 standard
Topeka, IN
Pop: 5,532
46746 standard
Howe, IN
Pop: 4,036
46771 standard
Mongo, IN
Pop: 105
46786 standard
South Milford, IN
Pop: 102

Related Areas

LaGrange County Shipshewana, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46565 in? ▼
ZIP code 46565 (Shipshewana) is located in LaGrange County, Indiana. LaGrange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lagrange-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46565? ▼
ZIP code 46565 in Shipshewana, IN has a population of 7,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46565 is $96,199, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46565 is $340,400, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46565 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46565? ▼
ZIP code 46565 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 4,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46565? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46565 are: Manufacturing (72), Retail trade (71), Construction (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46565? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46565 increased by 19.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 46565? ▼
In ZIP code 46565, 27.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% 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 46565? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46565 is 18.1 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 46565? ▼
In ZIP code 46565, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46565 is 3.0% 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.