ZIP Code 46992
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Wabash · Wabash County · Indiana
- Population
- 16,759
- Median income
- $66,220
- Median home value
- $159,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.2%
- Land area
- 420.0 sq mi
40/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46992 in Wabash, Indiana has a population of 16,759. The median household income is $66,220, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $159,900, 43% below the US average. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46992 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 420.0 square miles in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. The area is home to 16,759 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 46992 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46992 sits at $66,220 (10% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,180. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $159,900 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $752 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46992 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wabash County, so you can benchmark 46992 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 46992
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46992.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46992, Wabash, 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
16,759
Population
420.0
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46992?
42.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$66,220
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$36,180
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,619
Total Housing Units
6,972
Occupied Units
647
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,900
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$752
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46992 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 135 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 150 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 170 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 183 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 198 |
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 466 business establishments in ZIP 46992, employing approximately 7,762 people with a combined annual payroll of $406,723,000.
466
Businesses
7,762
Employees
$406.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 77 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 43 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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