46705 ZIP Code, Ashley, IN
46705 is a ZIP code in Ashley, Indiana — mostly in DeKalb County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Steuben County. It covers 22 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46779, 46793 and 46747. 1,972 people live here in 741 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $67,266, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ashley, IN
- County: DeKalb County
- Land area: 22 sq mi
- Population: 1,972
- Median household income: $67,266
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,972 |
| Households | 741 |
| Median household income | $67,266 |
| Income per person | $41,954 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Homeowners | 73.8% |
| Median home value | $159,700 |
| Median rent | $852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Broadband internet | 79.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 5.0% |
| $25–35K | 10.3% |
| $35–50K | 20.9% |
| $50–75K | 12.8% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 15.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.2% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 17.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 3.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.6% |
| Owned outright | 13.7% |
| Rented | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.6% |
| Townhome | 0.4% |
| 2–4 units | 9.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 6.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.7% |
Businesses in 46705
62 business establishments with 1,848 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 15
- Manufacturing: 13
- Construction: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46779 (3.5 mi)
- 46793 — Waterloo town, IN (5.1 mi)
- 46747 — Hudson town, IN (6 mi)
- 46730 — Corunna town, IN (6.3 mi)
- 46789 (8.4 mi)
- 46742 — Hamilton town, IN (9.6 mi)
- 46703 — Angola city, IN (9.7 mi)
- 46786 (11 mi)
Areas that include 46705
- Ashley, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- DeKalb County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Steuben County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 12: lowest median age in DeKalb County
- No. 3 of 12: fastest population growth in DeKalb County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46705, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46705 in?
- 46705 is a Ashley, IN mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Ashley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46705 in?
- 46705 is mostly in DeKalb County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Steuben County.
- What is the population of 46705?
- About 1,972 people (±374), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,716.
- What is the median household income in 46705?
- $67,266 (±$13,668), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 46705?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46705 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46705?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46779 (3.5 mi), 46793 (5.1 mi, Waterloo), 46747 (6 mi, Hudson), 46730 (6.3 mi, Corunna), 46789 (8.4 mi) and 46742 (9.6 mi, Hamilton).
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