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Pleasant Lake, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46779

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

2,166
24/sq mi
$86,000
Median income
$171,000
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
99%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46779 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46779 covers 91.8 square miles in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,166 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46779 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,000 (17% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,253. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 17.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $171,000 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 98.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46779, plus 5 more within Steuben 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 46779

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Lake, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46779.

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 46779, Pleasant Lake, 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

2,166

Population

91.8

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46779?

45.3

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$86,000

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$33,253

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

17.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46779 ranks nationally

Pleasant Lake, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,000 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,115

Total Housing Units

852

Occupied Units

263

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.5%
Renter 1.5%

$171,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

1971

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

-1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46779 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 172
2021 +8.9% 188
2022 +6.1% 199
2023 +24.1% 247
2024 -1.4% 243

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 30 business establishments in ZIP 46779, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,425,000.

30

Businesses

114

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 26.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.7%
Wholesale trade 3 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46779 vs 46705 →

ZIP 46779 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 46779 ranks #5 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 46779 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 46779 ranks #2 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
46705 Ashley, IN 1,583 4.1 mi
46703 Angola, IN 18,029 5.6 mi
46793 Waterloo, IN 4,292 7.8 mi
46747 Hudson, IN 2,693 6.2 mi
46730 Corunna, IN 1,381 10.4 mi
46737 Fremont, IN 7,068 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Steuben County

46703 standard
Angola, IN
Pop: 18,029
46737 standard
Fremont, IN
Pop: 7,068
46742 standard
Hamilton, IN
Pop: 3,488
46747 standard
Hudson, IN
Pop: 2,693
46776 standard
Orland, IN
Pop: 1,484

Related Areas

Steuben County Pleasant Lake, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46779 in? ▼
ZIP code 46779 (Pleasant Lake) is located in Steuben County, Indiana. Steuben County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/steuben-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46779? ▼
ZIP code 46779 in Pleasant Lake, IN has a population of 2,166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46779? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46779 is $86,000, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46779? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46779 is $171,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46779? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46779 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46779? ▼
ZIP code 46779 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46779? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46779 are: Construction (8), Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46779? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46779 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 46779? ▼
In ZIP code 46779, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 46779? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46779 is 22.6 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 46779? ▼
In ZIP code 46779, approximately 98.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46779? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46779 is 6.3% 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.