PlainZIP

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
$66,750
Median income
$222,700
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,582. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $222,700 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $777 a month; 84.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46770, plus 6 more within Wells County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 46770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Markle, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46770.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46770?

46.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

How ZIP 46770 ranks nationally

Markle, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,750 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46770 ranks #4 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 46770 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 46770 ranks #7 of 8 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
46791 Uniondale, IN 918 4.1 mi
46799 Zanesville, IN 212 5.8 mi
46766 Liberty Center, IN 685 8.6 mi
46783 Roanoke, IN 6,396 9.9 mi
46798 Yoder, IN 1,661 9.0 mi
46714 Bluffton, IN 14,645 11.1 mi
46792 Warren, IN 3,499 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wells County

46714 standard
Bluffton, IN
Pop: 14,645
46777 standard
Ossian, IN
Pop: 6,259
46791 standard
Uniondale, IN
Pop: 918
46781 standard
Poneto, IN
Pop: 793
46766 standard
Liberty Center, IN
Pop: 685
46759 standard
Keystone, IN
Pop: 652

Related Areas

Wells County Markle, IN Indiana

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.

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