46553 Zip Code Profile

46553 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in New Paris, Indiana. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $138,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Elkhart-Goshen metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $58,899/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 46553 is $52,137.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 46553 earn an average of $38,347/year. Women earn only $19,312/year.

1,510 people in 46553 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 46553? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.0 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 1,704 men and 1,724 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,722 people (out of the 3,428 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 939 homes, and 34 businesses every day. 60 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

46553 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 42 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Andorra la Vella, Andorra!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 816 feet above sea levell.

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• Benham East Community Organization
• Broadview Subdivision
• Elkhart Community Farmer's Market
• Epworth Forest Property Owners Association
• Goshen Farmer's Market
• Grace Point Farmers Market
• Harvest with a Heart
• Irish Lake Estates Homeowners Association

• Kosciusko County Farmers' Market, LLC
• Mill Race Center Farmers Market
• North Manchester Farmers Market
• Syracuse Artisan and Farmer Market
• The Original Kosciusko County Farmer's Market
• Windsong Estates Neighborhood Association
• Woodlaw Nature Center Harvest Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,428
• White Population: 3,379
• Black Population: 5
• Hispanic Population: 94
• Asian Population: 10
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 19
• Male Population: 1,704
• Female Population: 1,724
• Median Age: 35
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 36

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Indiana
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Elkhart-Goshen IN
• County: Elkhart
• City: New Paris
• Longitude: -85.8
• Latitude: 41.5
• Elevation: 817 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 574

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,443
• Drive alone: 1,240
• Carpool: 118
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 60


• Average commute time: 17.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 76
•    5 - 9: 251
•    10 - 14: 344
•    15 - 19: 281
•    20 - 24: 223
•    25 - 29: 19
•    30 - 34: 79
•    35 - 39: 52
•    40 - 44: 35
•    45 - 59: 58
•    60 - 89: 19
•    90 plus: 6

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $138,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $58,369
• Businesses: 93
• Employees: 1,948
• Annual Payroll: $72,170,000
• Average Family Income: $58,899
• Median Family Income: $48,385
• Average Income for Men: $38,347
• Average Income for Women: $19,312

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 3239.0
• Sr Senator: Daniel Coats (R)
• Jr Senator: Joe Donnelly (D)
• US House Representative: Marlin A. Stutzman (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 039
• State FIPS Code: 18

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Primary Schools

New Paris Elementary School

18665 Cr 46

New Paris, IN 46553

(574) 831-2196