PlainZIP

Roanoke, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46783

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

6,396
41/sq mi
$101,705
Median income
$303,700
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roanoke pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46783 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46783 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roanoke, Whitley County, Indiana, home to 6,396 residents across 156.0 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46783 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,705 (38% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $53,518. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $303,700 (57% above the state average), median rent at $836 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46783, plus 4 more within Whitley 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 46783

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roanoke, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46783.

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 46783, Roanoke, 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

6,396

Population

156.0

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46783?

40.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
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?

$101,705

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$53,518

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46783 ranks nationally

Roanoke, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,705 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,178

Total Housing Units

3,056

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$303,700

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1995

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46783 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 152
2021 +13.3% 172
2022 +9.1% 188
2023 +17.9% 221
2024 +6.2% 235

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 185 business establishments in ZIP 46783, employing approximately 6,000 people with a combined annual payroll of $514,239,000.

185

Businesses

6,000

Employees

$514.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 28 15.1%
Retail trade 23 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 11 6.0%
Manufacturing 10 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.3%
Finance and insurance 7 3.8%
Wholesale trade 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 46783 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 46783 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 46783 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 46783 ranks #3 of 9 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
46814 Fort Wayne, IN 12,281 5.6 mi
46799 Zanesville, IN 212 5.7 mi
46798 Yoder, IN 1,661 7.2 mi
46809 Fort Wayne, IN 8,947 8.0 mi
46770 Markle, IN 2,716 9.9 mi
46804 Fort Wayne, IN 27,245 8.0 mi
46704 Arcola, IN 60 9.5 mi
46750 Huntington, IN 27,221 9.9 mi
46791 Uniondale, IN 918 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Whitley County

46725 standard
Columbia City, IN
Pop: 23,080
46723 standard
Churubusco, IN
Pop: 7,692
46787 standard
South Whitley, IN
Pop: 3,893
46764 standard
Larwill, IN
Pop: 1,497

Related Areas

Whitley County Roanoke, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46783 in? ▼
ZIP code 46783 (Roanoke) is located in Whitley County, Indiana. Whitley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whitley-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46783? ▼
ZIP code 46783 in Roanoke, IN has a population of 6,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46783? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46783 is $101,705, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46783? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46783 is $303,700, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46783? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46783 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46783? ▼
ZIP code 46783 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 6,000 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46783? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46783 are: Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46783? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46783 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 46783? ▼
In ZIP code 46783, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 46783? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46783 is 22.0 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 46783? ▼
In ZIP code 46783, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46783? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46783 is 5.4% 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.