ZIP Code 46740

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Geneva · Adams County · Indiana

Population
4,060

26/sq mi

Median income
$58,484

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,900

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.5%

Median age 21.4

Land area
159.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46740 in Geneva, Indiana has a population of 4,060. The median household income is $58,484, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $158,900, 43% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 159.2 square miles in Geneva, Adams County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,060 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 46740 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46740 sits at $58,484 (21% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $19,692. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $158,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $676 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 46740 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 46740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46740.

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 46740, Geneva, 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

4,060

Population

159.2

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46740?

21.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
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 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$58,484

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$19,692

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,341

Total Housing Units

1,167

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

3.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$158,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$676

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 46740, employing approximately 693 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,244,000.

39

Businesses

693

Employees

$37.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 20.5%
Retail trade 7 17.9%
Manufacturing 5 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.8%
Finance and insurance 3 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.7%

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 46740 vs 47326 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47326 Bryant, IN 2,295 3.9 mi
46711 Berne, IN 7,698 4.7 mi
46772 Monroe, IN 3,411 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46740 in?
ZIP code 46740 (Geneva) is located in Adams County, Indiana. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46740?
ZIP code 46740 in Geneva, IN has a population of 4,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46740?
The median household income in ZIP 46740 is $58,484, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46740?
The median home value in ZIP 46740 is $158,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46740 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46740?
ZIP code 46740 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46740?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46740 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46740?
In ZIP code 46740, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 46740?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46740 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46740?
In ZIP code 46740, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46740 is 16.8% 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 Geneva, 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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