ZIP Code 46571
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Topeka · LaGrange County · Indiana
- Population
- 5,532
- Median income
- $85,500
- Median home value
- $278,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 5.5%
- Land area
- 111.8 sq mi
50/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 26.2
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade 12
Wholesale trade
12 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46571?
26.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
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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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