ZIP Code 46737
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Fremont · Steuben County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,068
- Median income
- $74,975
- Median home value
- $199,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.3%
- Land area
- 168.7 sq mi
42/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.9
Detroit
ZIP code 46737 in Fremont, Indiana has a population of 7,068. The median household income is $74,975, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $199,200, 28% below the US average. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.7 square miles in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,068 residents, producing a population density of 42 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46737 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46737 sits at $74,975 (2% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $43,897. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $199,200 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Steuben County, so you can benchmark 46737 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 46737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46737.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 46737, Fremont, 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
7,068
Population
168.7
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46737?
48.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$74,975
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$43,897
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 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?
4,907
Total Housing Units
3,302
Occupied Units
1,605
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,200
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$837
Median Rent
1983
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
+20.8%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46737 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 162 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 176 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 200 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 215 |
| 2024 | +20.8% | 259 |
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 175 business establishments in ZIP 46737, employing approximately 3,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,124,000.
175
Businesses
3,016
Employees
$154.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 20.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.3% |
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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