ZIP Code 46571

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Topeka · LaGrange County · Indiana

Population
5,532

50/sq mi

Median income
$85,500

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$278,000

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.5%

Median age 26.2

Land area
111.8 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46571 in Topeka, Indiana has a population of 5,532. The median household income is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $278,000, 0% below the US average. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.8 square miles in Topeka, LaGrange County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,532 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 46571 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46571 sits at $85,500 (16% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,085. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $278,000 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaGrange County, so you can benchmark 46571 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 46571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46571.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46571, Topeka, 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

5,532

Population

111.8

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46571?

26.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$85,500

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$32,085

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 24.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,768

Total Housing Units

1,732

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

3.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$278,000

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 46571, employing approximately 3,790 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,314,000.

150

Businesses

3,790

Employees

$222.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 43 28.7%
Retail trade 24 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 19 12.7%
Construction 18 12.0%
Wholesale trade 12 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%
Finance and insurance 3 2.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.0%

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 46571 vs 46767 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46767 Ligonier, IN 8,564 7.1 mi
46565 Shipshewana, IN 7,950 8.8 mi
46543 Millersburg, IN 3,654 6.9 mi
46794 Wawaka, IN 1,587 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46571 in?
ZIP code 46571 (Topeka) 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 46571?
ZIP code 46571 in Topeka, IN has a population of 5,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46571?
The median household income in ZIP 46571 is $85,500, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46571?
The median home value in ZIP 46571 is $278,000, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46571 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46571?
ZIP code 46571 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 3,790 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46571 are: Manufacturing (43), Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46571?
In ZIP code 46571, 24.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% 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 46571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46571 is 18.9 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 46571?
In ZIP code 46571, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46571 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Topeka, IN

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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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