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Woodburn, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46797

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

3,957
30/sq mi
$103,566
Median income
$260,600
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46797 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46797 covers 133.2 square miles in Woodburn, Allen County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,957 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46797 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,566 (41% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,028. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. Housing costs here run $260,600 for a typical home value (35% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,027 a month; 92.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 46797 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 46797

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodburn, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46797.

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 46797, Woodburn, 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

3,957

Population

133.2

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46797?

36.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$103,566

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$37,028

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46797 ranks nationally

Woodburn, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,566 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,334

Total Housing Units

1,305

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$260,600

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,027

Median Rent

1988

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46797 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 143
2021 +17.2% 167
2022 +15.7% 193
2023 +6.5% 206
2024 +8.4% 223

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 46797, employing approximately 2,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,437,000.

105

Businesses

2,758

Employees

$230.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 36.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 14.3%
Retail trade 8 7.6%
Manufacturing 7 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.7%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.9%

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 46797 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 46797 ranks #3 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 46797 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 46797 ranks the highest of 8 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
46743 Harlan, IN 1,971 6.2 mi
46774 New Haven, IN 16,008 6.2 mi
46773 Monroeville, IN 3,662 10.0 mi
46741 Grabill, IN 4,647 7.5 mi
45880 Payne, OH 2,395 7.6 mi
45813 Antwerp, OH 3,530 8.0 mi
46788 Spencerville, IN 3,260 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allen County

46835 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 33,604
46825 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,931
46804 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 27,245
46815 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 26,522
46806 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 23,560
46845 standard
Fort Wayne, IN
Pop: 22,117

Related Areas

Allen County Woodburn, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46797 in? ▼
ZIP code 46797 (Woodburn) is located in Allen County, Indiana. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46797? ▼
ZIP code 46797 in Woodburn, IN has a population of 3,957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46797? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46797 is $103,566, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46797? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46797 is $260,600, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46797? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46797 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46797? ▼
ZIP code 46797 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 2,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46797? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46797 are: Construction (38), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46797? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46797 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 46797? ▼
In ZIP code 46797, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 46797? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46797 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 46797? ▼
In ZIP code 46797, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46797? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46797 is 2.7% 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.