ZIP Code 46746
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Howe · LaGrange County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,036
- Median income
- $73,244
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.4%
- Land area
- 190.4 sq mi
21/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.4
Detroit
ZIP code 46746 in Howe, Indiana has a population of 4,036. The median household income is $73,244, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $160,800, 42% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.4 square miles in Howe, LaGrange County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,036 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 46746 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46746 sits at $73,244 (1% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,731. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $160,800 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing LaGrange County, so you can benchmark 46746 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 46746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46746.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 46746, Howe, 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
4,036
Population
190.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46746?
31.4
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
3.3%
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?
$73,244
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$28,731
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,616
Total Housing Units
1,550
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,800
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$866
Median Rent
1973
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
+11.4%
YoY Change (2023)
201
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+101%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46746 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.5% | 135 |
| 2020 | +5.7% | 143 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 163 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 180 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 201 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 46746, employing approximately 1,464 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,772,000.
70
Businesses
1,464
Employees
$65.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.3% |
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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