46917 ZIP Code — Camden, IN

Carroll County, Indiana

ZIP code 46917 is located in Camden, Indiana, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 52.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46917

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 $126,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,764. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 46917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,926

population

52.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Acceptable
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46929 Flora (5.8 mi) 46923 Delphi (8.9 mi) 46947 Logansport (9.7 mi) 46920 Cutler (11 mi) 46915 Burlington (11 mi) 46932 Galveston (11.5 mi) 46994 Walton (11.8 mi) 47926 Burnettsville (12.4 mi) 47950 Idaville (13.9 mi) 46065 Rossville (15.4 mi) 46978 Royal Center (16.1 mi) 47960 Monticello (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,926
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	52.71 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6268
Longitude	-86.4781
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	574

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%	46.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,926

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$60,764

Median household income

$32,059

Per capita income

$126,300

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

698

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

170

111

35–44

132

101

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	425	22.1%
18 and over	1,501	77.9%
65 and over	444	23.1%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 3.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,833	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.6%
Other race	70	3.5%
Two or more races	22	1.1%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	46.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	32.5%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$60,764

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,300
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	32.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.2%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.3%
Wood	14.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	396	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	38	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	161	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	154	20.6%
Households with children under 18	198	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	323	43.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	32.7%
Married	60.2%	48.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	9.4%
Divorced	20.5%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.6%
Kindergarten	25	6.7%
Elementary school	205	55.1%
High school	95	25.5%
College / grad school	26	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.0%

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Retail trade 8.5%

Public administration 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 74.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,805	93.7%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,893	98.3%
Born in same state	1,890	98.1%
Born in different state	1,371	71.2%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.7%
Not a US citizen	20	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	212	11%
Italian	182	9.4%
French	133	6.9%
English	5	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.2%
German	3	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46917

What city is ZIP code 46917 in?

ZIP code 46917 is primarily assigned to Camden, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46917 in?

ZIP code 46917 falls within Carroll County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46917 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 46917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46917?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 46917 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 46917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46917?

The median home value in ZIP code 46917 is $126,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 46917 in?

ZIP code 46917 observes the EST timezone.