46793 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46793, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46793 is a zip code in DeKalb County and Steuben County, Indiana, which covers Fairfield, Franklin, Grant, Richland, Smithfield, Wilmington, and Steuben, with a total population of 4,421 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 46793 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46793.

The estimated population of people living in 46793 is 4,421, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46793 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,421
 -9.92% +2.01%
2020
4,908
+0.7%
-
2019
4,874
+4.55%
-
2018
4,662
+7.57%
-
2017
4,334
 - -

Population of 46793 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46793 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.2%
95.1%
 -2.00%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
2.9%
 -6.90%
Asian
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.2%
 +166.67%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46793 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 46793 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46793 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46793 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 -0.77% 36.4 +0.83% 40.2 -0.99%
2020 39.2 +7.1% 36.1 -1.1% 40.6 +10.33%
2019 36.6 -5.67% 36.5 -4.2% 36.8 -5.64%
2018 38.8 -0.51% 38.1 -3.79% 39 +2.9%
2017 39 - 39.6 - 37.9 -

The median age of the 46793 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 46793 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 379 -9.02% 400 -45.47% 319 242
10 to 19 265 +30.91% 244 +14.65% 352 277
20 to 29 217 +26.73% 223 +43.14% 281 303
30 to 39 212 +21.22% 281 -5.59% 253 259
40 to 49 221 -20.86% 337 -27.04% 175 247
50 to 59 374 0.88% 260 +54.85% 369 425
60 to 69 235 +13.3% 246 -33.4% 263 172
70+ 219 2.06% 221 +22.55% 215 269

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46793 zip code is $62,333.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 46793.

  • Under 25
    $39,667.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,128.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,347.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,757.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46793 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 46793, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 46793 is currently $79,163.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.33% of households in 46793 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 46793 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.26%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46793 is $31,964.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46793 by the total population of 46793.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46793 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46793 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46793 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46793 zip over the age of 16 is 3,513.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 46793 is 59.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 46793 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 282 41.50% 17.10%
20 to 24 years 350 81.70% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 234 92.30% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 238 94.10% 12.10%
35 to 44 years 474 80.00% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 566 69.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 450 87.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 200 41.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 428 20.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 291 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46793. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,340 60.70% 4.30%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 20 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 19 73.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 134 92.50% 8.90%
Hispanic or Latino 121 84.30% 26.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,259 60.30% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46793 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 46793 is 2,087, with median earnings of $36,740.00.

Women in 46793 are earning approximately 42.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,087 $36,740.00
Male 1,074 $52,571.00
Female 1,013 $22,453.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46793 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 179 $56,058.00
Business and Financial 39 $39,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $105,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 98 $15,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $36,250.00
Healthcare Support 41 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $12,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 47 $12,396.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $14,112.00
Sales 176 $20,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 188 $27,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $81,091.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $53,929.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $63,239.00
Production 530 $38,190.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $48,036.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46793 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 46793.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 100 $52,500.00 79 $57,596.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00 24 $59,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 88 $16,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 86 $38,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 41 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4 $0.00 58 $12,727.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $33,438.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 61 $13,783.00
Sales 58 $107,583.00 118 $9,907.00
Office and Administrative Support 13 $0.00 175 $26,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $81,091.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $53,929.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $63,239.00 0 $0.00
Production 381 $39,238.00 149 $34,135.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $49,881.00 31 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,710 households in 46793, with an average household size of 2.57 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,236 families living in the 46793 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 46793:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 963 61 212 474
Average Household Size 3.04 3.39 3.01 1.31
Total Families 963 61 212 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.8 2.78 0

Poverty

Of the 1,236 families living in 46793, 9.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46793:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,791 housing units in 46793.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,710 95.48%
Vacant 81 4.52%

14.46% of the total 1,791 housing units in 46793 are rental units. This is approximately 259 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,420 are occupied by the owner - or 79.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46793 is $731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46793 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    31
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    178
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46793 is $143,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46793 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    119
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    345
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    274
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    111
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    353
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    173
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46793. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46793 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    435
  • 1940 to 1949
    50
  • 1950 to 1959
    141
  • 1960 to 1969
    51
  • 1970 to 1979
    219
  • 1980 to 1989
    196
  • 1990 to 1999
    233
  • 2000 to 2009
    398
  • 2010 to 2013
    46
  • 2014 or later
    22

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 46793 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    15
  • 1 vehicle available
    405
  • 2 vehicles available
    639
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    651

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46793 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46793 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46793.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    215
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    365
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    295
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    295
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    82
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    239
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    64
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    55
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    234
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

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