PlainZIP

Harlan, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46743

Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,971
34/sq mi
$81,406
Median income
$217,800
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harlan pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46743 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46743 covers 58.0 square miles in Harlan, Allen County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,971 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46743 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,406 (11% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,660. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $217,800 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,026 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46743, plus 6 more within Allen County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 46743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harlan, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46743.

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 46743, Harlan, 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

1,971

Population

58.0

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46743?

43.3

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
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 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$81,406

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$41,660

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46743 ranks nationally

Harlan, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,406 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,000

Total Housing Units

901

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$217,800

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,026

Median Rent

1976

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

+23.7%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46743 have increased 23.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.6% 143
2020 +2.1% 146
2021 +11.1% 162
2022 +23.7% 201
2024 – 230

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 46743, employing approximately 394 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,203,000.

61

Businesses

394

Employees

$18.2M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 32.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 19.7%
Manufacturing 7 11.5%
Retail trade 4 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.9%

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 46743 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 46743 ranks #8 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 46743 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 46743 ranks #4 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
46797 Woodburn, IN 3,957 6.2 mi
46741 Grabill, IN 4,647 5.1 mi
46788 Spencerville, IN 3,260 4.9 mi
46785 Saint Joe, IN 1,542 7.4 mi
45813 Antwerp, OH 3,530 6.5 mi
43526 Hicksville, OH 6,072 9.4 mi
46774 New Haven, IN 16,008 10.5 mi
45880 Payne, OH 2,395 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

46835 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 33,604
46825 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,931
46804 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,245
46815 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 26,522
46806 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 23,560
46845 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 22,117

Related Areas

Allen County Harlan, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46743 in? ▼
ZIP code 46743 (Harlan) is located in Allen County, Indiana. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46743? ▼
ZIP code 46743 in Harlan, IN has a population of 1,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46743? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46743 is $81,406, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46743? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46743 is $217,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46743? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46743 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46743? ▼
ZIP code 46743 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46743? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46743 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (12), Manufacturing (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46743? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46743 increased by 23.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 46743? ▼
In ZIP code 46743, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 46743? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46743 is 29.6 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 46743? ▼
In ZIP code 46743, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46743? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46743 is 3.7% 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.