46787 ZIP Code, South Whitley, IN
46787 is a ZIP code in South Whitley, Indiana — mostly in Whitley County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Kosciusko and Huntington counties. It covers 66 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46946, 46962 and 46725. 4,031 people live here in 1,536 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $62,242, below the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: South Whitley, IN
- County: Whitley County
- Land area: 66 sq mi
- Population: 4,031
- Median household income: $62,242
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,031 |
| Households | 1,536 |
| Median household income | $62,242 |
| Income per person | $31,562 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Homeowners | 81.6% |
| Median home value | $166,600 |
| Median rent | $765 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% |
| Broadband internet | 83.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 6.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.1% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 28.5% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 14.8% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 7.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.5% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 16.3% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 16.9% |
| 55–64 | 7.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 4.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 51.4% |
| Owned outright | 28.6% |
| Rented | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.4% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 2.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 6.9% |
Businesses in 46787
47 business establishments with 611 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Manufacturing: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Construction: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46946 (6.1 mi)
- 46962 — North Manchester town, IN (9.4 mi)
- 46725 — Columbia City city, IN (9.7 mi)
- 46980 (9.9 mi)
- 46764 — Larwill town, IN (10.2 mi)
- 46562 — Pierceton town, IN (10.4 mi)
- 46990 (12.6 mi)
- 46943 — Laketon CDP, IN (13.2 mi)
Areas that include 46787
- South Whitley, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Whitley County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Whitley County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Whitley County
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in Whitley County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Whitley County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46787, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46787 in?
- 46787 is a South Whitley, IN mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside South Whitley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46787 in?
- 46787 is mostly in Whitley County (90% of its land), with smaller parts in Kosciusko and Huntington counties.
- What is the population of 46787?
- About 4,031 people (±404), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,902.
- What is the median household income in 46787?
- $62,242 (±$5,491), 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 46787?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46787 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46787?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46946 (6.1 mi), 46962 (9.4 mi, North Manchester), 46725 (9.7 mi, Columbia City), 46980 (9.9 mi), 46764 (10.2 mi, Larwill) and 46562 (10.4 mi, Pierceton).
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