Markle, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46770
Wells County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,716
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Markle pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46770 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 46770 (Markle, IN) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.3 in 2023 to 225.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46770 covers 136.5 square miles in Markle, Wells County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,716 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46770 reports a modest median household income of $66,750 (9% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,582. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $222,700 (15% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $777.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wells County, so 46770 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 46770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Markle, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46770.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 46770, Markle, 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
2,716
Population
136.5
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46770?
46.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$66,750
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,582
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46770 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Markle, 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)
$66,750 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
1,077housing units
1,077
Total Housing Units
1,045
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,700
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$777
Median Rent
1974
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46770 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.6% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 194 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 199 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 225 |
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 67 business establishments in ZIP 46770, employing approximately 1,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,399,000.
67
Businesses
1,354
Employees
$68.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.5% |
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 46770 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46714
Bluffton (46714)
14,645 residents
- 46783
Roanoke (46783)
6,396 residents
- 46792 3,499
Warren (46792)
3,499 residents
- 46770 2,716
Markle (46770)
2,716 residents
- 46798 1,661
Yoder (46798)
1,661 residents
- 46791 918
Uniondale (46791)
918 residents
- 46766 685
Liberty Center (46766)
685 residents
- 46799 212
Zanesville (46799)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46770 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46770 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46791
Uniondale (46791)
$128,542 median income
- 46783
Roanoke (46783)
$101,705 median income
- 46766
Liberty Center (46766)
$85,570 median income
- 46799
Zanesville (46799)
$83,125 median income
- 46798
Yoder (46798)
$81,691 median income
- 46792
Warren (46792)
$72,664 median income
- 46770
Markle (46770)
$66,750 median income
- 46714
Bluffton (46714)
$66,441 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46770 ranks #7 of 8 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 46770, 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 (2,716 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 46770 in?
ZIP code 46770 (Markle) is located in Wells County, Indiana. Wells County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wells-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46770?
ZIP code 46770 in Markle, IN has a population of 2,716 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46770?
The median household income in ZIP 46770 is $66,750, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46770?
The median home value in ZIP 46770 is $222,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46770 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46770?
ZIP code 46770 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 1,354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46770 are: Construction (12), Manufacturing (11), Retail trade (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46770?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46770 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 46770?
In ZIP code 46770, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 46770?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46770 is 25.4 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 46770?
In ZIP code 46770, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46770 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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