46524 ZIP Code — Etna Green, IN

Kosciusko County, Indiana

ZIP code 46524 is located in Etna Green, Indiana, within Kosciusko County. It covers approximately 34.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,977. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 46524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,653

population

34.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Etna Green	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46504 Bourbon (5.3 mi) 46570 Tippecanoe (7.7 mi) 46582 Warsaw (9 mi) 46539 Mentone (9 mi) 46550 Nappanee (9.4 mi) 46542 Milford (9.7 mi) 46538 Leesburg (9.9 mi) 46580 Warsaw (9.9 mi) 46508 Burket (10.1 mi) 46590 Winona Lake (12.3 mi) 46501 Argos (12.9 mi) 46506 Bremen (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,653
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	34.70 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	41.2964
Longitude	-86.0188
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	574

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	39.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,653

Population

People per sq mi

26.9

Median age

$59,977

Median household income

$22,703

Per capita income

$197,700

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

830

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

134

158

10–14

175

148

15–19

165

116

20–24

129

116

25–34

130

133

35–44

148

143

45–54

160

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	886	33.4%
18 and over	1,767	66.6%
65 and over	251	9.5%
Median age	26.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,636	99.4%
Two or more races	9	0.3%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	39.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	36.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$59,977

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,700
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.8%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.0%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Wood	10.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	404	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	145	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	200	25.7%
Households with children under 18	309	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	24.6%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	46.9%
Married	53.5%	35.6%
Separated	0.3%	2.8%
Widowed	0.3%	4.4%
Divorced	14.9%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	11	2.6%
Elementary school	219	52.6%
High school	162	38.9%
College / grad school	21	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 52.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Other services 12.0%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Education & healthcare 4.9%

Retail trade 4.1%

Construction 2.6%

Professional & management 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.9%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	46.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.6%
Government	0.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.9%
Carpool	33.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	11.5%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.2%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	33.1%
Uninsured under 19	50.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,543	95.9%
Spanish	180	7.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	180	7.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,653	100.0%
Born in same state	2,645	99.7%
Born in different state	2,301	86.7%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	397	15%
French	324	12.2%
Arab	162	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	143	5.4%
Irish	9	0.3%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	90.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46524

What city is ZIP code 46524 in?

ZIP code 46524 is primarily assigned to Etna Green, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46524 in?

ZIP code 46524 falls within Kosciusko County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46524 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 46524 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46524?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 46524 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 46524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 46524?

ZIP code 46524 has an estimated population of 2,653 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46524 in?

ZIP code 46524 observes the EST timezone.