ZIP Code 46783
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Roanoke · Whitley County · Indiana
- Population
- 6,396
- Median income
- $101,705
- Median home value
- $303,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.6%
- Land area
- 156.0 sq mi
41/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46783 in Roanoke, Indiana has a population of 6,396. The median household income is $101,705, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $303,700, 9% above the US average. 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46783 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.0 square miles in Roanoke, Whitley County, Indiana. The area is home to 6,396 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 46783 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46783 sits at $101,705 (38% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $53,518. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $303,700 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $836 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46783 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Whitley County, so you can benchmark 46783 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 46783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46783.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 14
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 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 46783, Roanoke, 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
6,396
Population
156.0
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46783?
40.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.3%
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?
$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
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?
3,178
Total Housing Units
3,056
Occupied Units
122
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46783 vs 46814 →
| 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 |
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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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