PlainZIP

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
$67,984
Median income
$159,600
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Manchester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,823. Local economic indicators show a 8.3% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $159,600 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $685 a month; 83.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 46962 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wabash County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 46962 ranks nationally

North Manchester, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,984 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46962 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46962 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 46962 ranks #4 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wabash County

46992 standard
Wabash, IN
Pop: 16,759
46940 standard
La Fontaine, IN
Pop: 2,548
46974 standard
Roann, IN
Pop: 1,699
46941 standard
Lagro, IN
Pop: 1,125
46990 standard
Urbana, IN
Pop: 801
46943 standard
Laketon, IN
Pop: 247

Related Areas

Wabash County North Manchester, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.