ZIP Code 46732

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Cromwell · Noble County · Indiana

Population
3,169

54/sq mi

Median income
$58,906

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,800

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 39.5

Land area
58.8 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46732 in Cromwell, Indiana has a population of 3,169. The median household income is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $174,800, 37% below the US average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46732 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.8 square miles in Cromwell, Noble County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,169 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 46732 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46732 sits at $58,906 (20% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $25,675. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $174,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $896 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46732 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Noble County, so you can benchmark 46732 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 46732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46732.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46732, Cromwell, 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

3,169

Population

58.8

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46732?

39.5

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$58,906

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$25,675

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,070

Total Housing Units

911

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$174,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46732 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.2% 158
2021 +11.3% 176
2022 +18.1% 207
2023 +7.1% 222
2024 -5.0% 211

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 46732, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,690,000.

26

Businesses

115

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 19.2%
Manufacturing 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46732 vs 46760 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46760 Kimmell, IN 1,382 4.2 mi
46555 North Webster, IN 2,835 4.9 mi
46767 Ligonier, IN 8,564 6.6 mi
46567 Syracuse, IN 9,405 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46732 in?
ZIP code 46732 (Cromwell) is located in Noble County, Indiana. Noble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/noble-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46732?
ZIP code 46732 in Cromwell, IN has a population of 3,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46732?
The median household income in ZIP 46732 is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46732?
The median home value in ZIP 46732 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46732?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46732 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46732?
ZIP code 46732 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46732?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46732 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46732?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46732 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 46732?
In ZIP code 46732, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 46732?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46732 is 24.9 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 46732?
In ZIP code 46732, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46732?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46732 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cromwell, IN

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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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