PlainZIP

Rome City, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46784

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

2,236
65/sq mi
$62,102
Median income
$220,400
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
65
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46784 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46784 covers 34.5 square miles in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,236 residents on file, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46784 reports a modest median household income of $62,102 (16% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,994. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. Housing costs here run $220,400 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $863 a month; 87.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46784, plus 6 more within Noble 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 46784

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rome City, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46784.

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 46784, Rome City, 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

2,236

Population

34.5

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46784?

52.3

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$62,102

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$37,994

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46784 ranks nationally

Rome City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,102 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,340

Total Housing Units

871

Occupied Units

469

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$220,400

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1970

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46784 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 166
2021 +15.0% 190
2022 +13.8% 217
2023 +17.3% 254
2024 -2.6% 247

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 35 business establishments in ZIP 46784, employing approximately 286 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,362,000.

35

Businesses

286

Employees

$12.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 20.0%
Construction 5 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.3%
Manufacturing 3 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.6%

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 46784 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 46784 ranks #6 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 46784 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 46784 ranks #7 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
46795 Wolcottville, IN 5,608 4.2 mi
46794 Wawaka, IN 1,587 4.7 mi
46786 South Milford, IN 102 6.1 mi
46761 Lagrange, IN 12,039 9.4 mi
46755 Kendallville, IN 15,062 6.5 mi
46701 Albion, IN 7,979 9.9 mi
46710 Avilla, IN 4,679 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Noble County

46755 standard
Kendallville, IN
Pop: 15,062
46767 standard
Ligonier, IN
Pop: 8,564
46701 standard
Albion, IN
Pop: 7,979
46710 standard
Avilla, IN
Pop: 4,679
46732 standard
Cromwell, IN
Pop: 3,169
46763 standard
Laotto, IN
Pop: 1,631

Related Areas

Noble County Rome City, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46784 in? ▼
ZIP code 46784 (Rome City) is located in Noble County, Indiana. Noble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/noble-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46784? ▼
ZIP code 46784 in Rome City, IN has a population of 2,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46784? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46784 is $62,102, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46784? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46784 is $220,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46784? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46784 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46784? ▼
ZIP code 46784 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46784? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46784 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46784? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46784 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 46784? ▼
In ZIP code 46784, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 46784? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46784 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46784? ▼
In ZIP code 46784, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46784? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46784 is 8.5% 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.