North Manchester, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46962
Wabash County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,728
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,984
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Manchester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46962 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46962 (North Manchester, IN) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.2 in 2023 to 213.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46962 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, home to 9,728 residents across 283.6 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46962 reports a modest median household income of $67,984 (8% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,823. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,600 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $685; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wabash County, so 46962 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 46962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Manchester, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46962.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 46962, North Manchester, 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
9,728
Population
283.6
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46962?
41.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$67,984
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,823
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46962 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
North Manchester, 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)
$67,984 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
3,751housing units
3,751
Total Housing Units
3,338
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,600
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$685
Median Rent
1954
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
+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 46962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46962
North Manchester (46962)
9,728 residents
- 46787
South Whitley (46787)
3,893 residents
- 46510 3,631
Claypool (46510)
3,631 residents
- 46982 2,573
Silver Lake (46982)
2,573 residents
- 46990 801
Urbana (46990)
801 residents
- 46943 247
Laketon (46943)
247 residents
- 46946 136
Liberty Mills (46946)
136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46962 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46510
Claypool (46510)
$99,420 median income
- 46982
Silver Lake (46982)
$79,688 median income
- 46990
Urbana (46990)
$78,875 median income
- 46962
North Manchester (46962)
$67,984 median income
- 46787
South Whitley (46787)
$62,242 median income
- 46946
Liberty Mills (46946)
$61,346 median income
- 46943 $33,750
Laketon (46943)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46962 ranks #4 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 46962, 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 (9,728 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 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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