ZIP Code 46962, Indiana
ZIP Code 46962 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 46962 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Kosciusko County / Wabash County / Whitley County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,785. The land area covers 106.24 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,785 | ±473 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,338 | ±245 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,751 | ±290 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,338 | ±245 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 413 | ±207 |
| Median Home Value | $159,600 | ±$8,631 |
| Median Gross Rent | $685 | ±$51 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,984 | ±$5,429 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,823 | ±$4,201 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 654 | ±267 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,100 | ±391 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 80,669 (2024)
ID: 185233
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
100 W CENTER ST, WARSAW IN 46580-2873
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Akron, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Andrews, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Claypool, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Columbia City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | South Whitley, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Wabash, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Huntington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Columbia City, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Manchester University
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College | 1.6 mi away | 604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962 |
2609825000
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NORTH MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 405 NORTH MARKET STREET, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962 |
(260) 982-4773
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Huntington University
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College | 15.5 mi away | 2303 College Ave, Huntington, IN, 46750 |
2603566000
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ROANN-PAW PAW TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 240 SOUTH CHIPPEWA ROAD, ROANN, IN, 46974 |
(765) 833-5231
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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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College | 16.6 mi away | 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN, 46590-1274 |
5743725100
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SOUTH WHITLEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 201 EAST FRONT STREET, SOUTH WHITLEY, IN, 46787 |
(260) 723-5321
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ANDREWS-DALLAS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 30 EAST MADISON STREET, ANDREWS, IN, 46702 |
(260) 786-3574
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WABASH CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 188 WEST HILL STREET, WABASH, IN, 46992 |
(260) 563-2972
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AKRON CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 205 EAST ROCHESTER STREET, AKRON, IN, 46910 |
(574) 893-4113
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PIERCETON & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 101 CATHOLIC STREET, PIERCETON, IN, 46562 |
(574) 594-5474
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at N MANCHESTER WWTP, IN US, located 0.5 miles from ZCTA5 46962. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6° | 16.7° | 24.6° | 2.56" | 11.0" |
| February | 36.1° | 19.0° | 27.6° | 1.96" | 9.0" |
| March | 47.0° | 27.5° | 37.3° | 3.02" | 3.5" |
| April | 60.3° | 37.8° | 49.1° | 3.86" | 0.1" |
| May | 71.6° | 49.2° | 60.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 59.2° | 70.0° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 62.0° | 72.6° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 60.0° | 70.7° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 52.3° | 64.2° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.7° | 41.5° | 52.6° | 2.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.5° | 30.9° | 40.2° | 3.07" | 1.3" |
| December | 37.3° | 22.6° | 30.0° | 2.56" | 5.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester town | Town | 1.2 mi | — |
| Servia CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Laketon CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Liberty Mills CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Urbana CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Bippus CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 46962. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.