ZIP Code 46573
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Wakarusa · Elkhart County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,565
- Median income
- $85,750
- Median home value
- $241,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.5%
- Land area
- 88.5 sq mi
40/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46573 in Wakarusa, Indiana has a population of 3,565. The median household income is $85,750, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $241,100, 13% below the US average. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46573 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.5 square miles in Wakarusa, Elkhart County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,565 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 46573 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46573 sits at $85,750 (16% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,277. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $241,100 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $955 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elkhart County, so you can benchmark 46573 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 46573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46573.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 46573, Wakarusa, 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
3,565
Population
88.5
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46573?
39.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.5%
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?
$85,750
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$41,277
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 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?
1,444
Total Housing Units
1,323
Occupied Units
121
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,100
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$955
Median Rent
1962
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
-4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46573 have decreased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 181 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 194 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 228 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 259 |
| 2024 | -4.3% | 247 |
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 134 business establishments in ZIP 46573, employing approximately 3,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $196,625,000.
134
Businesses
3,012
Employees
$196.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 18 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.2% |
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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