Camden, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46917
Carroll County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,853
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,643
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camden pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46917 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46917 covers 139.3 square miles in Camden, Carroll County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,853 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46917 reports a modest median household income of $61,643 (16% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,743. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 0.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,900 (26% below the average Indiana ZIP); owner occupancy is 87.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 46917 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 46917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46917.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 46917, Camden, 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
1,853
Population
139.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46917?
43.8
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$61,643
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,743
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46917 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Camden, 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)
$61,643 30th percentile higher than 30% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
834housing units
834
Total Housing Units
772
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,900
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 46917, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,614,000.
26
Businesses
149
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 46917 vs 46929 →
ZIP 46917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46947
Logansport (46947)
28,866 residents
- 46929 3,214
Flora (46929)
3,214 residents
- 46917 1,853
Camden (46917)
1,853 residents
- 46913 1,329
Bringhurst (46913)
1,329 residents
- 46915 679
Burlington (46915)
679 residents
- 46998 112
Young America (46998)
112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46917 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46917 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46913
Bringhurst (46913)
$91,136 median income
- 46915
Burlington (46915)
$70,761 median income
- 46917
Camden (46917)
$61,643 median income
- 46929
Flora (46929)
$56,940 median income
- 46947
Logansport (46947)
$54,791 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46917 ranks #3 of 5 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 46917, 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 (1,853 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 46917 in?
ZIP code 46917 (Camden) is located in Carroll County, Indiana. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46917?
ZIP code 46917 in Camden, IN has a population of 1,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46917?
The median household income in ZIP 46917 is $61,643, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46917?
The median home value in ZIP 46917 is $143,900, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46917 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46917?
ZIP code 46917 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46917 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46917?
In ZIP code 46917, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 46917?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46917 is 32.6 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 46917?
In ZIP code 46917, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46917 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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