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 Moderate-density area
- $101,705
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46783 (Roanoke, IN) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.2 in 2023 to 234.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,518. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $303,700 (57% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $836.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Whitley County, so 46783 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$53,518
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46783 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Roanoke, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,705 Top 9% higher than 91% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,178housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 46783 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
27,245 residents
- 46750
Huntington (46750)
27,221 residents
- 46814
Fort Wayne (46814)
12,281 residents
- 46809 8,947
Fort Wayne (46809)
8,947 residents
- 46783 6,396
Roanoke (46783)
6,396 residents
- 46770 2,716
Markle (46770)
2,716 residents
- 46798 1,661
Yoder (46798)
1,661 residents
- 46791 918
Uniondale (46791)
918 residents
- 46799 212
Zanesville (46799)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46783 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46783 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46814
Fort Wayne (46814)
$147,280 median income
- 46791
Uniondale (46791)
$128,542 median income
- 46783
Roanoke (46783)
$101,705 median income
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
$85,833 median income
- 46799
Zanesville (46799)
$83,125 median income
- 46798
Yoder (46798)
$81,691 median income
- 46770
Markle (46770)
$66,750 median income
- 46750
Huntington (46750)
$63,978 median income
- 46809 $52,253
Fort Wayne (46809)
$52,253 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46783, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,396 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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