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 Moderate-density area
- $56,563
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46994 (Walton, IN) rose +19.6% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,553. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,200 (30% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $637; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cass County, so 46994 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 46994
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walton, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46994.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46994?
51.4
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
5.5%
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?
$56,563
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$35,553
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 46994 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Walton, 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)
$56,563 17th percentile higher than 17% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,005housing units
1,005
Total Housing Units
949
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,200
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 46994 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46901
Kokomo (46901)
37,633 residents
- 46947
Logansport (46947)
28,866 residents
- 46932 3,448
Galveston (46932)
3,448 residents
- 46994 2,684
Walton (46994)
2,684 residents
- 46959 231
Miami (46959)
231 residents
- 46998 112
Young America (46998)
112 residents
- 46961 99
New Waverly (46961)
99 residents
- 46967 98
Onward (46967)
98 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46994 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46994 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46961
New Waverly (46961)
$110,400 median income
- 46959
Miami (46959)
$78,750 median income
- 46932
Galveston (46932)
$61,579 median income
- 46901
Kokomo (46901)
$60,495 median income
- 46994
Walton (46994)
$56,563 median income
- 46947
Logansport (46947)
$54,791 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46994, 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 (2,684 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 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.
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