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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
$80,965
Median income
$219,100
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,704. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Median home value sits at $219,100 (13% above the state average), median rent at $858 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.5%.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing DeKalb County, letting you compare 46706 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 46706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46706.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46706?

36.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

How ZIP 46706 ranks nationally

Auburn, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,965 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46706 ranks #2 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 46706 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 46706 ranks #7 of 9 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
46765 Leo, IN 5,341 7.5 mi
46738 Garrett, IN 7,918 5.3 mi
46793 Waterloo, IN 4,292 8.3 mi
46788 Spencerville, IN 3,260 8.4 mi
46845 Fort Wayne, IN 22,117 10.2 mi
46741 Grabill, IN 4,647 10.2 mi
46748 Huntertown, IN 5,134 9.3 mi
46730 Corunna, IN 1,381 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

46738 standard
Garrett, IN
Pop: 7,918
46721 standard
Butler, IN
Pop: 5,058
46793 standard
Waterloo, IN
Pop: 4,292
46705 standard
Ashley, IN
Pop: 1,583
46785 standard
Saint Joe, IN
Pop: 1,542
46730 standard
Corunna, IN
Pop: 1,381

Related Areas

DeKalb County Auburn, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.