ZIP Code 46787
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South Whitley · Whitley County · Indiana
- Population
- 3,893
- Median income
- $62,242
- Median home value
- $166,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 166.4 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 34
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46787 in South Whitley, Indiana has a population of 3,893. The median household income is $62,242, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $166,600, 40% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46787 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.4 square miles in South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. The area is home to 3,893 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 46787 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46787 sits at $62,242 (15% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,562. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $166,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $765 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46787 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Whitley County, so you can benchmark 46787 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 46787
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46787.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 46787, South Whitley, 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
3,893
Population
166.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46787?
34.0
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
2.2%
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?
$62,242
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$31,562
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 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?
1,571
Total Housing Units
1,536
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$765
Median Rent
1959
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46787 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 138 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 156 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 172 |
| 2023 | +16.8% | 201 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 206 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 46787, employing approximately 611 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,247,000.
47
Businesses
611
Employees
$29.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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