ZIP Code 46748
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Huntertown · Allen County · Indiana
- Population
- 5,134
- Median income
- $109,375
- Median home value
- $319,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.5%
- Land area
- 47.5 sq mi
108/sq mi
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.2
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46748 in Huntertown, Indiana has a population of 5,134. The median household income is $109,375, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $319,700, 15% above the US average. 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.5 square miles in Huntertown, Allen County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,134 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 46748 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46748 sits at $109,375 (49% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,816. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $319,700 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $1,079 per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46748 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 46748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46748.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 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 46748, Huntertown, 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
5,134
Population
47.5
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46748?
34.2
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
7.2%
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?
$109,375
Median Household Income
+49% vs state
$44,816
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,430
Total Housing Units
2,291
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,700
Median Home Value
+65% vs state
$1,079
Median Rent
2006
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46748 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 144 |
| 2021 | +17.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 182 |
| 2023 | +15.5% | 210 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 214 |
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 132 business establishments in ZIP 46748, employing approximately 794 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,199,000.
132
Businesses
794
Employees
$36.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 12.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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 46748 vs 46845 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46845 | Fort Wayne, IN | 22,117 | 4.3 mi |
| 46738 | Garrett, IN | 7,918 | 5.3 mi |
| 46763 | Laotto, IN | 1,631 | 4.8 mi |
| 46825 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,931 | 6.9 mi |
| 46765 | Leo, IN | 5,341 | 6.5 mi |
| 46808 | Fort Wayne, IN | 19,309 | 10.4 mi |
| 46818 | Fort Wayne, IN | 18,790 | 8.2 mi |
| 46710 | Avilla, IN | 4,679 | 8.3 mi |
| 46805 | Fort Wayne, IN | 21,306 | 10.6 mi |
| 46835 | Fort Wayne, IN | 33,604 | 9.1 mi |
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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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