ZIP Code 46743

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Harlan · Allen County · Indiana

Population
1,971

34/sq mi

Median income
$81,406

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$217,800

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.8%

Median age 43.3

Land area
58.0 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46743 in Harlan, Indiana has a population of 1,971. The median household income is $81,406, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $217,800, 22% below the US average. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.0 square miles in Harlan, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,971 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 46743 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46743 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $217,800 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,026 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46743 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 46743

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,971

Population

58.0

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46743 vs 46797 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Harlan, 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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