ZipCodesToGo
Indiana ZIP Codes
Marshall County
Argos, IN
46501
46501 ZIP Code — Argos, IN
Marshall County, Indiana
ZIP code 46501 is located in
Argos ,
Indiana ,
within Marshall County .
It covers approximately 71.04 square miles and serves a population of
4,034 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 574 .
About ZIP code 46501
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $59,708.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
46501 ZIP code map
View map of 46501
Cities in ZIP code 46501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
City
Status
Argos
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,034
Population density
57 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
71.04 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
41.2302
Longitude
-86.2501
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
574
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
46.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
40.7%
34.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
17.7%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.7%
2.0%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$59,708
Median household income
$124,900
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,257 31.2% 18 and over 2,777 68.8% 65 and over 581 14.4% Median age 35.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 3,895 95.4% Two or more races 82 2% Hispanic or Latino 47 1.2% Asian 28 0.7% Other race 12 0.3% Black or African American 11 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
46.0%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
40.7%
34.2%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
11.7%
17.7%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.7%
2.0%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 5.3% $25k–$35k 8.2% $35k–$50k 17.6% $50k–$75k 28.0% $75k–$100k 16.7% $100k–$150k 13.0% $150k–$200k 4.4% $200k+ 2.6% Median income $59,708
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $124,900 Median rent / month $837 Owner occupied 72.4% Renter occupied 27.6% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 86.8% Large apartment buildings 1.8% Mobile homes 8.8% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.7% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 16.9% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 13.2% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 7.9% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 35.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.9% 2 bedrooms 20.6% 3 bedrooms 57.6% 4 bedrooms 13.2% 5+ bedrooms 4.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.6% 1 vehicle 19.9% 2 vehicles 46.7% 3 or more 28.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.9% Electricity 7.5% Propane / LP gas 33.5% Fuel oil 1.0% Wood 8.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 789 57.4% Cohabiting couple 109 7.9% Male householder, no spouse 160 11.6% Female householder, no spouse 317 23.1% Households with children under 18 516 37.5% Households with seniors (65+) 403 29.3% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 25.9% Married 56.2% 49.2% Separated 0.2% 2.3% Widowed 1.4% 8.8% Divorced 14.2% 13.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 2.7% Kindergarten 120 9.1% Elementary school 661 50.2% High school 296 22.5% College / grad school 203 15.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.4% Service 13.3% Sales & office 28.8% Natural resources & construction 14.7% Production & transportation 24.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.3% Government 5.9% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.4% Carpool 18.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.3% Work from home 4.1% Other means 2.9% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.0% Retirement income 28.1% Supplemental Security 2.8% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 34.2% High cholesterol 30.9% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 25.3% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 16.4% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.9% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 143 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 11.1% Under 18 4.1% 18–64 years 10.1% 65 and over 29.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.5% Public insurance 34.2% No insurance 18.0% Uninsured under 19 23.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,884 96.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,003 99.2% Born in same state 3,976 98.6% Born in different state 3,317 82.2% Foreign born 27 0.7% Naturalized citizen 31 0.8% Not a US citizen 28 90.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 355 8.8% French 344 8.5% Arab 248 6.1% English 60 1.5% Irish 59 1.5%
Ancestry Count % German 42 1% Dutch 11 0.3% Polish 8 0.2% Norwegian 8 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.1% Internet access 86.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46501
What city is ZIP code 46501 in?
ZIP code 46501 is primarily assigned to Argos, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46501 in?
ZIP code 46501 falls within Marshall County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46501 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 46501 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46501?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46501?
The median home value in ZIP code 46501 is $124,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 46501?
ZIP code 46501 has an estimated population of 4,034 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 46501 in?
ZIP code 46501 observes the EST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
