ZIP Code 46770
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Markle · Wells County · Indiana
- Population
- 2,716
- Median income
- $66,750
- Median home value
- $222,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.2%
- Land area
- 136.5 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.4
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46770 in Markle, Indiana has a population of 2,716. The median household income is $66,750, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $222,700, 20% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.5 square miles in Markle, Wells County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,716 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 46770 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46770 sits at $66,750 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,582. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $222,700 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wells County, so you can benchmark 46770 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 46770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,582
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 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?
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
$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.
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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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