Wawaka, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46794
Noble County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,587
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wawaka pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46794 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46794 covers 66.7 square miles in Wawaka, Noble County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,587 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46794 reports a modest median household income of $63,583 (14% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,829. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $211,000 (9% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,016; 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Noble County, so 46794 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 →
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 46794, Wawaka, 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
1,587
Population
66.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46794?
54.1
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
3.9%
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?
$63,583
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,829
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 46794 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Wawaka, 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)
$63,583 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
543housing units
543
Total Housing Units
423
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,000
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,016
Median Rent
1949
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2021)
134
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+34%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46794 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +34% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | – | 115 |
| 2018 | +13.5% | 131 |
| 2019 | -20.9% | 103 |
| 2020 | +25.0% | 129 |
| 2021 | +4.1% | 134 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 46794, employing approximately 247 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,580,000.
18
Businesses
247
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 38.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 22.2% |
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 46794 vs 46784 →
ZIP 46794 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46767
Ligonier (46767)
8,564 residents
- 46701
Albion (46701)
7,979 residents
- 46795
Wolcottville (46795)
5,608 residents
- 46571
Topeka (46571)
5,532 residents
- 46784 2,236
Rome City (46784)
2,236 residents
- 46794 1,587
Wawaka (46794)
1,587 residents
- 46760 1,382
Kimmell (46760)
1,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46794 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46794 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46795
Wolcottville (46795)
$87,175 median income
- 46571
Topeka (46571)
$85,500 median income
- 46701
Albion (46701)
$78,385 median income
- 46767
Ligonier (46767)
$77,317 median income
- 46794
Wawaka (46794)
$63,583 median income
- 46784
Rome City (46784)
$62,102 median income
- 46760
Kimmell (46760)
$46,992 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46794 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46794, 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 (1,587 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 46794 in?
ZIP code 46794 (Wawaka) 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 46794?
ZIP code 46794 in Wawaka, IN has a population of 1,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46794?
The median household income in ZIP 46794 is $63,583, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46794?
The median home value in ZIP 46794 is $211,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46794?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46794 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46794?
ZIP code 46794 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46794?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46794 increased by 4.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 34%. 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 46794?
In ZIP code 46794, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46794?
In ZIP code 46794, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46794?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46794 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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