46711 ZIP Code — Berne, IN

Adams County, Indiana

ZIP code 46711 is located in Berne, Indiana, within Adams County. It covers approximately 57.62 square miles and serves a population of 8,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46711

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 $168,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,786.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 46711 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

8,399

population

57.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46711 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46711

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berne	Acceptable
Berne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46740 Geneva (3.8 mi) 46772 Monroe (4 mi) 47326 Bryant (9.3 mi) 45898 Willshire (10.7 mi) 46733 Decatur (10.8 mi) 46731 Craigville (12.2 mi) 46714 Bluffton (12.7 mi) 46759 Keystone (13.4 mi) 45882 Rockford (15.1 mi) 47369 Pennville (15.6 mi) 45874 Ohio City (16.2 mi) 46781 Poneto (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,399
Population density	146 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	57.62 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.6729
Longitude	-84.9359
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	260

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	47.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	35.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,399

Population

146

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$57,786

Median household income

$23,804

Per capita income

$168,600

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,141

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

474

Under 5

601

384

5–9

487

380

10–14

482

252

15–19

318

193

20–24

245

496

25–34

627

411

35–44

521

333

45–54

422

101

55–59

127

198

60–64

251

191

65–74

241

176

75–84

223

117

85+

148

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,208	38.2%
18 and over	5,191	61.8%
65 and over	1,096	13.0%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,001	93%
Two or more races	327	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	205	2.4%
Asian	41	0.5%
Other race	30	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	47.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	35.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	15.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$57,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 31.2%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,600
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	24.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.6%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.1%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,653	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	84	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	306	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	501	19.7%
Households with children under 18	1,162	45.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	650	25.6%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	25.4%
Married	68.3%	54.2%
Separated	0.6%	1.5%
Widowed	3.9%	10.3%
Divorced	4.3%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	5.5%
Kindergarten	16	0.7%
Elementary school	1,525	65.6%
High school	343	14.8%
College / grad school	312	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Manufacturing 22.3%

Retail trade 15.9%

Construction 8.3%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	25.7%
No insurance	26.7%
Uninsured under 19	41.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,324	87.2%
Spanish	396	5.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	383	5.2%
Other languages	13	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,304	98.9%
Born in same state	8,240	98.1%
Born in different state	7,203	85.8%
Foreign born	64	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	95	1.1%
Not a US citizen	82	86.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	422	5%
French	390	4.6%
Italian	341	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	126	1.5%
English	91	1.1%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46711

What city is ZIP code 46711 in?

ZIP code 46711 is primarily assigned to Berne, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46711 in?

ZIP code 46711 falls within Adams County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46711 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 46711 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 46711 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 46711 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46711?

The median home value in ZIP code 46711 is $168,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 46711?

ZIP code 46711 has an estimated population of 8,399 residents, with a density of 146 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46711 in?

ZIP code 46711 observes the EST timezone.