ZIP Code 46962

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North Manchester · Wabash County · Indiana

Population
9,728

34/sq mi

Median income
$67,984

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,600

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.3%

Median age 41.5

Land area
283.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46962 in North Manchester, Indiana has a population of 9,728. The median household income is $67,984, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $159,600, 43% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46962 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.6 square miles in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,728 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 46962 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46962 sits at $67,984 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,823. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $159,600 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $685 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46962 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wabash County, so you can benchmark 46962 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 46962

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46962.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46962, North Manchester, 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

9,728

Population

283.6

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46962?

41.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
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?

$67,984

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,823

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,751

Total Housing Units

3,338

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$159,600

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$685

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46962 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 140
2021 +11.4% 156
2022 +16.0% 181
2023 +16.2% 210
2024 +1.3% 213

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 46962, employing approximately 2,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,368,000.

173

Businesses

2,500

Employees

$101.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 29 16.8%
Retail trade 26 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.0%
Construction 18 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 18 10.4%
Manufacturing 14 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.4%
Finance and insurance 10 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.3%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 46962 vs 46943 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46943 Laketon, IN 247 3.9 mi
46946 Liberty Mills, IN 136 4.2 mi
46990 Urbana, IN 801 6.5 mi
46982 Silver Lake, IN 2,573 8.0 mi
46787 South Whitley, IN 3,893 9.4 mi
46510 Claypool, IN 3,631 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46962 in?
ZIP code 46962 (North Manchester) is located in Wabash County, Indiana. Wabash County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wabash-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46962?
ZIP code 46962 in North Manchester, IN has a population of 9,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46962?
The median household income in ZIP 46962 is $67,984, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46962?
The median home value in ZIP 46962 is $159,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46962 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46962?
ZIP code 46962 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 2,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46962 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46962?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46962 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 46962?
In ZIP code 46962, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 46962?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46962 is 24.3 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 46962?
In ZIP code 46962, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46962 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for North Manchester, IN

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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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