46506 ZIP Code — Bremen, IN

Marshall County, Indiana

ZIP code 46506 is located in Bremen, Indiana, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 101.13 square miles and serves a population of 10,248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46506

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 $220,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,929. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 46506 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,248

population

101.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46506 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46506

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bremen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46536 Lakeville (6.6 mi) 46573 Wakarusa (7.6 mi) 46550 Nappanee (9.3 mi) 46544 Mishawaka (10.4 mi) 46614 South Bend (10.8 mi) 46563 Plymouth (10.8 mi) 46504 Bourbon (12.2 mi) 46613 South Bend (13.7 mi) 46517 Elkhart (13.9 mi) 46524 Etna Green (14.2 mi) 46561 Osceola (14.3 mi) 46615 South Bend (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,248
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	101.13 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	41.4703
Longitude	-86.1644
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	44.4%	46.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	17.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

10,248

Population

101

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$73,929

Median household income

$32,652

Per capita income

$220,300

Median home value

$894

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

3,157

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

328

Under 5

329

524

5–9

525

353

10–14

355

360

15–19

361

223

20–24

223

636

25–34

637

680

35–44

683

444

45–54

446

323

55–59

324

368

60–64

369

448

65–74

449

248

75–84

249

181

85+

182

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,808	27.4%
18 and over	7,440	72.6%
65 and over	1,757	17.1%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Two or more races 5.9%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,307	85.2%
Hispanic or Latino	676	6.2%
Two or more races	643	5.9%
Asian	176	1.6%
Other race	69	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.4%
Black or African American	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	46.0%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	17.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$73,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,300
Median rent / month	$894
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.5%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,097	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	252	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	516	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	745	20.6%
Households with children under 18	1,148	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,210	33.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	23.9%
Married	58.6%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.0%	12.1%
Divorced	9.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	168	7.1%
Kindergarten	116	4.9%
Elementary school	1,361	57.4%
High school	340	14.3%
College / grad school	387	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.8%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Professional & management 4.7%

Construction 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	36.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 16.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	215	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	28.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	19.5%
Uninsured under 19	30.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,591	93.6%
Spanish	606	6.3%
Other Indo-European	266	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	331	3.5%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,700	94.7%
Born in same state	9,641	94.1%
Born in different state	7,695	75.1%
Foreign born	59	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	548	5.3%
Not a US citizen	166	30.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,050	10.2%
French	824	8%
Italian	791	7.7%
English	84	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	52	0.5%
Irish	51	0.5%
Dutch	37	0.4%
Norwegian	29	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46506

What city is ZIP code 46506 in?

ZIP code 46506 is primarily assigned to Bremen, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46506 in?

ZIP code 46506 falls within Marshall County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 46506 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 46506 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 46506?

ZIP code 46506 has an estimated population of 10,248 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46506?

The median home value in ZIP code 46506 is $220,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46506?

The median household income in ZIP code 46506 is $73,929, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46506 in?

ZIP code 46506 observes the EST timezone.