ZIP Code 46747

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Hudson · Steuben County · Indiana

Population
2,693

28/sq mi

Median income
$75,662

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,400

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 42.5

Land area
94.8 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46747 in Hudson, Indiana has a population of 2,693. The median household income is $75,662, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $161,400, 42% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.8 square miles in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,693 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 46747 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46747 sits at $75,662 (3% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,918. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $161,400 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $953 per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Steuben County, so you can benchmark 46747 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 46747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46747.

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 46747, Hudson, 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

2,693

Population

94.8

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46747?

42.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$32,918

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,249

Total Housing Units

913

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$161,400

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$953

Median Rent

1980

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

+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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46747 vs 46730 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46730 Corunna, IN 1,381 7.4 mi
46705 Ashley, IN 1,583 5.5 mi
46779 Pleasant Lake, IN 2,166 6.2 mi
46786 South Milford, IN 102 6.5 mi
46755 Kendallville, IN 15,062 9.8 mi
46793 Waterloo, IN 4,292 9.7 mi
46703 Angola, IN 18,029 9.9 mi
46771 Mongo, IN 105 11.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Hudson, 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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