ZIP Code 46705
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Ashley · DeKalb County · Indiana
- Population
- 1,583
- Median income
- $67,266
- Median home value
- $159,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.8%
- Land area
- 51.6 sq mi
31/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46705 in Ashley, Indiana has a population of 1,583. The median household income is $67,266, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $159,700, 43% below the US average. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 51.6 square miles in Ashley, DeKalb County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,583 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 46705 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46705 sits at $67,266 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,954. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $159,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $852 per month, and 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 46705 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 46705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46705.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 46705, Ashley, 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
1,583
Population
51.6
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46705?
37.0
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$67,266
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$41,954
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 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?
853
Total Housing Units
741
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,700
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$852
Median Rent
1968
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
+36.4%
YoY Change (2022)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46705 have increased 36.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +18.7% | 126 |
| 2019 | +22.4% | 154 |
| 2020 | -18.6% | 126 |
| 2021 | +21.8% | 153 |
| 2022 | +36.4% | 209 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 46705, employing approximately 1,848 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,019,000.
62
Businesses
1,848
Employees
$100.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 24.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 21.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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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