Auburn, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46706
DeKalb County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,630
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,965
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46706 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 46706 (Auburn, IN) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.7 in 2023 to 206.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46706 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, home to 18,630 residents across 223.4 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,965 (10% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,704. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,100 (13% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $858; 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 46706 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 46706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,704
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46706 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Auburn, 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)
$80,965 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
8,333housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 46706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46845
Fort Wayne (46845)
22,117 residents
- 46706
Auburn (46706)
18,630 residents
- 46738 7,918
Garrett (46738)
7,918 residents
- 46765 5,341
Leo (46765)
5,341 residents
- 46748 5,134
Huntertown (46748)
5,134 residents
- 46741 4,647
Grabill (46741)
4,647 residents
- 46793 4,292
Waterloo (46793)
4,292 residents
- 46788 3,260
Spencerville (46788)
3,260 residents
- 46730 1,381
Corunna (46730)
1,381 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46706 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46730
Corunna (46730)
$116,181 median income
- 46845
Fort Wayne (46845)
$112,676 median income
- 46765
Leo (46765)
$112,328 median income
- 46748
Huntertown (46748)
$109,375 median income
- 46741
Grabill (46741)
$102,281 median income
- 46788
Spencerville (46788)
$101,553 median income
- 46706
Auburn (46706)
$80,965 median income
- 46793
Waterloo (46793)
$79,949 median income
- 46738
Garrett (46738)
$57,545 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46706 ranks #7 of 9 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 46706, 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 (18,630 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 46706 in?
ZIP code 46706 (Auburn) 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 46706?
ZIP code 46706 in Auburn, IN has a population of 18,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46706?
The median household income in ZIP 46706 is $80,965, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46706?
The median home value in ZIP 46706 is $219,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46706 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46706?
ZIP code 46706 has 566 business establishments employing approximately 9,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46706 are: Other services (except public administration) (70), Retail trade (65), Accommodation and food services (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46706 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 46706?
In ZIP code 46706, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 46706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46706 is 19.9 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 46706?
In ZIP code 46706, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46706 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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