Albion, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46701
Noble County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,979
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,385
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albion pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46701 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46701 (Albion, IN) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.8 in 2023 to 231.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46701 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albion, Noble County, Indiana, home to 7,979 residents across 250.1 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46701 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,385 (6% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,808. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,600 (9% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $850; 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Noble County, so 46701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albion, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,808
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46701 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Albion, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,385 Top 34% higher than 66% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,286housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 46701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46767
Ligonier (46767)
8,564 residents
- 46701
Albion (46701)
7,979 residents
- 46723
Churubusco (46723)
7,692 residents
- 46784 2,236
Rome City (46784)
2,236 residents
- 46794 1,587
Wawaka (46794)
1,587 residents
- 46760 1,382
Kimmell (46760)
1,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46701 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46723
Churubusco (46723)
$84,286 median income
- 46701
Albion (46701)
$78,385 median income
- 46767
Ligonier (46767)
$77,317 median income
- 46794
Wawaka (46794)
$63,583 median income
- 46784
Rome City (46784)
$62,102 median income
- 46760
Kimmell (46760)
$46,992 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46701 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46701, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,979 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46701 in?
ZIP code 46701 (Albion) is located in Noble County, Indiana. Noble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/noble-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46701?
ZIP code 46701 in Albion, IN has a population of 7,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46701?
The median household income in ZIP 46701 is $78,385, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46701?
The median home value in ZIP 46701 is $211,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46701 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46701?
ZIP code 46701 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 2,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46701 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (16), Construction (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46701 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46701?
In ZIP code 46701, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 46701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46701 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46701?
In ZIP code 46701, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46701 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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