ZIP Code 46701
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Albion · Noble County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,979
- Median income
- $78,385
- Median home value
- $211,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.1%
- Land area
- 250.1 sq mi
32/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46701 in Albion, Indiana has a population of 7,979. The median household income is $78,385, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $211,600, 24% below the US average. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46701 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 250.1 square miles in Albion, Noble County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,979 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 46701 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46701 sits at $78,385 (6% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $38,808. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $211,600 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46701 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Noble County, so you can benchmark 46701 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 46701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46701.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 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 46701, Albion, 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
7,979
Population
250.1
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46701?
42.9
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.8%
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?
$78,385
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$38,808
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 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?
3,286
Total Housing Units
3,078
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,600
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$850
Median Rent
1971
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
+17.2%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46701 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 171 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 201 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 198 |
| 2024 | +17.2% | 232 |
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 46701, employing approximately 2,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,548,000.
131
Businesses
2,258
Employees
$118.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.3% |
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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