PlainZIP

Kendallville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46755

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

15,062
77/sq mi
$66,717
Median income
$164,100
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kendallville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
77
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46755 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, home to 15,062 residents across 195.4 square miles, a density of 77 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46755 reports a modest median household income of $66,717 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,591. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $164,100 (15% below the state average), median rent at $780 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 46755 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Noble County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kendallville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46755.

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 46755, Kendallville, 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

15,062

Population

195.4

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46755?

40.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$66,717

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$36,591

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46755 ranks nationally

Kendallville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,717 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,983

Total Housing Units

6,410

Occupied Units

573

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$164,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1977

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46755 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 131
2021 +11.8% 147
2022 +12.4% 165
2023 +9.4% 181
2024 +10.3% 200

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 374 business establishments in ZIP 46755, employing approximately 7,277 people with a combined annual payroll of $383,218,000.

374

Businesses

7,277

Employees

$383.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 48 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 47 12.6%
Manufacturing 36 9.6%
Finance and insurance 30 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.5%
Construction 27 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.8%
Wholesale trade 15 4.0%
Information 11 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.7%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 46755 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 46755 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46755 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 46755 ranks #5 of 7 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
46786 South Milford, IN 102 5.6 mi
46730 Corunna, IN 1,381 6.1 mi
46710 Avilla, IN 4,679 7.0 mi
46784 Rome City, IN 2,236 6.5 mi
46795 Wolcottville, IN 5,608 7.7 mi
46747 Hudson, IN 2,693 9.8 mi
46738 Garrett, IN 7,918 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Noble County

46767 standard
Ligonier, IN
Pop: 8,564
46701 standard
Albion, IN
Pop: 7,979
46710 standard
Avilla, IN
Pop: 4,679
46732 standard
Cromwell, IN
Pop: 3,169
46784 standard
Rome City, IN
Pop: 2,236
46763 standard
Laotto, IN
Pop: 1,631

Related Areas

Noble County Kendallville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46755 in? ▼
ZIP code 46755 (Kendallville) is located in Noble County, Indiana. Noble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/noble-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46755? ▼
ZIP code 46755 in Kendallville, IN has a population of 15,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46755 is $66,717, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46755 is $164,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46755 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46755? ▼
ZIP code 46755 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 7,277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46755 are: Retail trade (55), Other services (except public administration) (48), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46755? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46755 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 46755? ▼
In ZIP code 46755, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 46755? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46755 is 24.2 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 46755? ▼
In ZIP code 46755, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46755 is 12.3% 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.