Hudson, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46747
Steuben County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,693
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,662
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hudson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46747 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46747 (Hudson, IN) rose +14.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.6 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46747 covers 94.8 square miles in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,693 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46747 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,662 (3% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,918. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,400 (17% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $953; owner occupancy is 89.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Steuben County, so 46747 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46747.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46747, Hudson, 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
2,693
Population
94.8
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46747?
42.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$75,662
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,918
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46747 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Hudson, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,662 Top 39% higher than 61% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,249housing units
1,249
Total Housing Units
913
Occupied Units
336
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$953
Median Rent
1980
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
+14.2%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46747 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 161 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 179 |
| 2022 | +5.3% | 188 |
| 2023 | +17.2% | 221 |
| 2024 | +14.2% | 252 |
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 28 business establishments in ZIP 46747, employing approximately 362 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,417,000.
28
Businesses
362
Employees
$19.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 35.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.7% |
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 46747 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46703
Angola (46703)
18,029 residents
- 46755
Kendallville (46755)
15,062 residents
- 46793 4,292
Waterloo (46793)
4,292 residents
- 46747 2,693
Hudson (46747)
2,693 residents
- 46779 2,166
Pleasant Lake (46779)
2,166 residents
- 46705 1,583
Ashley (46705)
1,583 residents
- 46730 1,381
Corunna (46730)
1,381 residents
- 46771 105
Mongo (46771)
105 residents
- 46786 102
South Milford (46786)
102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46747 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46730
Corunna (46730)
$116,181 median income
- 46779
Pleasant Lake (46779)
$86,000 median income
- 46793
Waterloo (46793)
$79,949 median income
- 46747
Hudson (46747)
$75,662 median income
- 46703
Angola (46703)
$74,569 median income
- 46705
Ashley (46705)
$67,266 median income
- 46755
Kendallville (46755)
$66,717 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46747 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46747, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,693 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46747 in?
ZIP code 46747 (Hudson) is located in Steuben County, Indiana. Steuben County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/steuben-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46747?
ZIP code 46747 in Hudson, IN has a population of 2,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46747?
The median household income in ZIP 46747 is $75,662, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46747?
The median home value in ZIP 46747 is $161,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46747?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46747 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46747?
ZIP code 46747 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46747?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46747 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46747?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46747 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 46747?
In ZIP code 46747, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 46747?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46747 is 31.1 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 46747?
In ZIP code 46747, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46747?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46747 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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