PlainZIP

Huntertown, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46748

Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,134
108/sq mi
$109,375
Median income
$319,700
Median home value
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntertown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
108
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntertown, Allen County, Indiana, home to 5,134 residents across 47.5 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allen County, letting you compare 46748 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 46748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntertown, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46748.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46748?

34.2

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

How ZIP 46748 ranks nationally

Huntertown, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,375 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%

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

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$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

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ZIP 46748 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46748 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46748 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

46835 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 33,604
46825 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,931
46804 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,245
46815 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 26,522
46806 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 23,560
46845 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 22,117

Related Areas

Allen County Huntertown, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46748 in? ▼
ZIP code 46748 (Huntertown) 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 46748? ▼
ZIP code 46748 in Huntertown, IN has a population of 5,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46748 is $109,375, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46748 is $319,700, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46748 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46748? ▼
ZIP code 46748 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46748 are: Construction (17), Real estate and rental and leasing (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46748? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46748 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 46748? ▼
In ZIP code 46748, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% 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 46748? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46748 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46748? ▼
In ZIP code 46748, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46748 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.