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Ashley, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46705

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

1,583
31/sq mi
$67,266
Median income
$159,700
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ashley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46705 covers 51.6 square miles in Ashley, DeKalb County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,583 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46705 reports a modest median household income of $67,266 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,954. Poverty here runs at 6.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.5%. Housing costs here run $159,700 for a typical home value (17% below the state average), with rent averaging $852 a month; 73.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DeKalb County, letting you compare 46705 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 46705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashley, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46705.

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 46705, Ashley, 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

1,583

Population

51.6

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46705?

37.0

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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

How ZIP 46705 ranks nationally

Ashley, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,266 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46705 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 46705 ranks #5 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 46705 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 46705 ranks #6 of 6 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
46779 Pleasant Lake, IN 2,166 4.1 mi
46793 Waterloo, IN 4,292 4.5 mi
46747 Hudson, IN 2,693 5.5 mi
46730 Corunna, IN 1,381 6.6 mi
46703 Angola, IN 18,029 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

46706 standard
Auburn, IN
Pop: 18,630
46738 standard
Garrett, IN
Pop: 7,918
46721 standard
Butler, IN
Pop: 5,058
46793 standard
Waterloo, IN
Pop: 4,292
46785 standard
Saint Joe, IN
Pop: 1,542
46730 standard
Corunna, IN
Pop: 1,381

Related Areas

DeKalb County Ashley, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46705 in? ▼
ZIP code 46705 (Ashley) is located in DeKalb County, Indiana. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46705? ▼
ZIP code 46705 in Ashley, IN has a population of 1,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46705 is $67,266, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46705 is $159,700, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46705 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46705? ▼
ZIP code 46705 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 1,848 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46705 are: Transportation and warehousing (15), Manufacturing (13), Construction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46705 increased by 36.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 46705? ▼
In ZIP code 46705, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 46705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46705 is 20.9 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 46705? ▼
In ZIP code 46705, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46705 is 6.9% 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.