ZIP Code 46706
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Auburn · DeKalb County · Indiana
- Population
- 18,630
- Median income
- $80,965
- Median home value
- $219,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.0%
- Land area
- 223.4 sq mi
83/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46706 in Auburn, Indiana has a population of 18,630. The median household income is $80,965, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $219,100, 21% below the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 223.4 square miles in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana. The area is home to 18,630 residents, producing a population density of 83 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 46706 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46706 sits at $80,965 (10% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,704. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $219,100 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 46706 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 46706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46706.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 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 46706, Auburn, 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
18,630
Population
223.4
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46706?
36.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.6%
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?
$80,965
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$39,704
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 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?
8,333
Total Housing Units
7,970
Occupied Units
363
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$858
Median Rent
1982
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46706 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 141 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 158 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 175 |
| 2023 | +15.6% | 203 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 207 |
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 566 business establishments in ZIP 46706, employing approximately 9,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $475,823,000.
566
Businesses
9,548
Employees
$475.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 54 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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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