ZIP Code 46565
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Shipshewana · LaGrange County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,950
- Median income
- $96,199
- Median home value
- $340,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 7.0%
- Land area
- 164.9 sq mi
48/sq mi
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.8
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46565 in Shipshewana, Indiana has a population of 7,950. The median household income is $96,199, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $340,400, 22% above the US average. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.9 square miles in Shipshewana, LaGrange County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,950 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 46565 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46565 sits at $96,199 (31% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,178. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 46565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaGrange County, so you can benchmark 46565 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 46565
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46565.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 22
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 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 46565, Shipshewana, 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
7,950
Population
164.9
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46565?
27.8
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
1.3%
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?
$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
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?
2,626
Total Housing Units
2,476
Occupied Units
150
Vacant Units
3.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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