ZIP Code 46784

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Rome City · Noble County · Indiana

Population
2,236

65/sq mi

Median income
$62,102

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$220,400

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.8%

Median age 52.3

Land area
34.5 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46784 in Rome City, Indiana has a population of 2,236. The median household income is $62,102, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $220,400, 21% below the US average. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46784 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.5 square miles in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,236 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 46784 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46784 sits at $62,102 (16% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,994. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $220,400 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46784 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Noble County, so you can benchmark 46784 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 46784

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,236

Population

34.5

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46784 vs 46795 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Rome City, IN

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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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