PlainZIP

Walton, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46994

Cass County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,684
18/sq mi
$56,563
Median income
$136,200
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46994 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46994 covers 149.1 square miles in Walton, Cass County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,684 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46994 reports a modest median household income of $56,563 (23% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,553. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $136,200 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $637 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cass County, so you can benchmark 46994 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 46994

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walton, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46994.

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 46994, Walton, 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

2,684

Population

149.1

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46994?

51.4

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$56,563

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$35,553

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 46994 ranks nationally

Walton, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,563 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,005

Total Housing Units

949

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$136,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$637

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 46994, employing approximately 212 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,918,000.

45

Businesses

212

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 13.3%
Wholesale trade 6 13.3%
Retail trade 6 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.9%
Finance and insurance 3 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.7%

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 46994 vs 46932 →

ZIP 46994 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 46994 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46994 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 46994 ranks #5 of 6 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
46932 Galveston, IN 3,448 4.9 mi
46967 Onward, IN 98 3.7 mi
46961 New Waverly, IN 99 7.6 mi
46998 Young America, IN 112 8.5 mi
46959 Miami, IN 231 8.5 mi
46947 Logansport, IN 28,866 8.9 mi
46901 Kokomo, IN 37,633 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

46947 standard
Logansport, IN
Pop: 28,866
46932 standard
Galveston, IN
Pop: 3,448
46978 standard
Royal Center, IN
Pop: 2,059
46988 standard
Twelve Mile, IN
Pop: 823
46950 standard
Lucerne, IN
Pop: 643
46998 standard
Young America, IN
Pop: 112

Related Areas

Cass County Walton, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46994 in? ▼
ZIP code 46994 (Walton) is located in Cass County, Indiana. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46994? ▼
ZIP code 46994 in Walton, IN has a population of 2,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46994? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46994 is $56,563, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46994? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46994 is $136,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46994? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46994 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46994? ▼
ZIP code 46994 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46994? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46994 are: Construction (6), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46994? ▼
In ZIP code 46994, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46994? ▼
In ZIP code 46994, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46994? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46994 is 11.1% 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.