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Topeka, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46571

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

5,532
50/sq mi
$85,500
Median income
$278,000
Median home value
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46571 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topeka, LaGrange County, Indiana, home to 5,532 residents across 111.8 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,500 (16% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,085. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $278,000 (44% above the state average), median rent at $920 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.2, and the average commute is 19 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 46571 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 46571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topeka, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 46571 ranks nationally

Topeka, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,500 Top 32% higher than 68% 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 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 46571 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 46571 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 46571 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 46571 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in LaGrange County

46761 standard
Lagrange, IN
Pop: 12,039
46565 standard
Shipshewana, IN
Pop: 7,950
46795 standard
Wolcottville, IN
Pop: 5,608
46746 standard
Howe, IN
Pop: 4,036
46771 standard
Mongo, IN
Pop: 105
46786 standard
South Milford, IN
Pop: 102

Related Areas

LaGrange County Topeka, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.