Yoder, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46798
Allen County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,661
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,691
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yoder pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46798 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46798 covers 53.4 square miles in Yoder, Allen County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,661 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46798 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,691 (11% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,643. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $197,500 (2% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,329; 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen County, so 46798 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 46798
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yoder, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46798.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46798, Yoder, 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
1,661
Population
53.4
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46798?
36.8
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$81,691
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$41,643
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 46798 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Yoder, 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)
$81,691 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
457housing units
457
Total Housing Units
393
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,329
Median Rent
1951
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
+31.2%
YoY Change (2023)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46798 have increased 31.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8.0% | 164 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 194 |
| 2022 | -1.3% | 191 |
| 2023 | +31.2% | 251 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 46798, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,585,000.
20
Businesses
216
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 30.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 46798 vs 46809 →
ZIP 46798 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
27,245 residents
- 46807
Fort Wayne (46807)
16,072 residents
- 46814
Fort Wayne (46814)
12,281 residents
- 46802
Fort Wayne (46802)
11,086 residents
- 46809 8,947
Fort Wayne (46809)
8,947 residents
- 46819 8,765
Fort Wayne (46819)
8,765 residents
- 46783 6,396
Roanoke (46783)
6,396 residents
- 46777 6,259
Ossian (46777)
6,259 residents
- 46798 1,661
Yoder (46798)
1,661 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46798 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46798 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46814
Fort Wayne (46814)
$147,280 median income
- 46791
Uniondale (46791)
$128,542 median income
- 46783
Roanoke (46783)
$101,705 median income
- 46804
Fort Wayne (46804)
$85,833 median income
- 46799
Zanesville (46799)
$83,125 median income
- 46798
Yoder (46798)
$81,691 median income
- 46777
Ossian (46777)
$72,758 median income
- 46819
Fort Wayne (46819)
$63,947 median income
- 46807 $58,685
Fort Wayne (46807)
$58,685 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46798 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46809 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,947 | 4.2 mi |
| 46799 | Zanesville, IN | 212 | 3.7 mi |
| 46819 | Fort Wayne, IN | 8,765 | 5.1 mi |
| 46791 | Uniondale, IN | 918 | 7.2 mi |
| 46804 | Fort Wayne, IN | 27,245 | 7.7 mi |
| 46777 | Ossian, IN | 6,259 | 6.1 mi |
| 46783 | Roanoke, IN | 6,396 | 7.2 mi |
| 46807 | Fort Wayne, IN | 16,072 | 8.2 mi |
| 46814 | Fort Wayne, IN | 12,281 | 8.4 mi |
| 46802 | Fort Wayne, IN | 11,086 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46798, 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 (1,661 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 46798 in?
ZIP code 46798 (Yoder) 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 46798?
ZIP code 46798 in Yoder, IN has a population of 1,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46798?
The median household income in ZIP 46798 is $81,691, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46798?
The median home value in ZIP 46798 is $197,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46798?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46798 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46798?
ZIP code 46798 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46798?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46798 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Construction (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46798?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46798 increased by 31.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 46798?
In ZIP code 46798, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 46798?
In ZIP code 46798, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46798?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46798 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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