46731 ZIP Code — Craigville, IN

Wells County, Indiana

ZIP code 46731 is located in Craigville, Indiana, within Wells County. It covers approximately 15.77 square miles and serves a population of 921 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46731

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 $234,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($100,536) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 46731 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

921
population
15.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46731 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46731

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City Status
Craigville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
46777 Ossian (6 mi) 46714 Bluffton (6.9 mi) 46791 Uniondale (8.2 mi) 46733 Decatur (9 mi) 46772 Monroe (11.3 mi) 46770 Markle (11.5 mi) 46766 Liberty Center (11.8 mi) 46798 Yoder (12.1 mi) 46711 Berne (12.2 mi) 46745 Hoagland (12.3 mi) 46819 Fort Wayne (12.8 mi) 46781 Poneto (13.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 921
Population density 58 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 179
Geography
Land area 15.77 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 40.7947
Longitude -85.1042
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 260
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.2% 44.1% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 33.5% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 13.6% 19.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 8.1% 2.6% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

921
Population
58
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$100,536
Median household income
$37,384
Per capita income
$234,500
Median home value
$1,261
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
198
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
40
55
5–9
53
14
10–14
13
40
15–19
38
57
20–24
55
13
25–34
12
93
35–44
90
61
45–54
58
10
55–59
9
25
60–64
24
45
65–74
44
16
75–84
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829431.9%
18 and over62768.1%
65 and over12013.0%
Median age36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Other race 1.2%
Two or more races 1.1%
GroupCount%
White90096.6%
Hispanic or Latino111.2%
Other race111.2%
Two or more races101.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.2% 44.1% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 28.1% 33.5% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 13.6% 19.8% 19.8%
Over $200k 8.1% 2.6% 4.5%
$15k–$25k 2.6%
$35k–$50k 18.9%
$50k–$75k 22.3%
$75k–$100k 5.6%
$100k–$150k 27.5%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k+ 15.9%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k2.6%
$35k–$50k18.9%
$50k–$75k22.3%
$75k–$100k5.6%
$100k–$150k27.5%
$150k–$200k7.3%
$200k+15.9%
Median income$100,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%
$50k–$100k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 24.6%
$200k–$300k 19.9%
$300k–$500k 5.2%
$500k–$1M 32.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$234,500
Median rent / month$1,261
Owner occupied82.0%
Renter occupied18.0%
Vacant2.9%
Single-family detached80.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.5%
Median rooms7.5
Avg household size (owned)3.90

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20096.3%
1990–199913.8%
1980–19895.4%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19591.7%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier53.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms24.2%
3 bedrooms50.8%
4 bedrooms17.9%
5+ bedrooms7.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.9%
2 vehicles28.8%
3 or more55.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.3%
Electricity54.1%
Propane / LP gas29.2%
Fuel oil9.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20788.8%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse219.0%
Female householder, no spouse52.1%
Households with children under 1811047.2%
Households with seniors (65+)6226.6%
Average household size3.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.4%19.7%
Married59.6%78.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%1.6%
Divorced2.0%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 40.6%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.2%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool134.7%
Kindergarten3311.9%
Elementary school6423.0%
High school7828.1%
College / grad school9032.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%
Retail trade 25.5%
Education & healthcare 14.7%
Other services 10.0%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Construction 3.7%
Agriculture & mining 3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Professional & management 2.5%
Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.5%
Service8.9%
Sales & office33.8%
Natural resources & construction5.2%
Production & transportation16.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector91.3%
Government5.4%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool3.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home14.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.6%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security5.6%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis25.7%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health13.0%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist67.3%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans548.6%
Disability%
Any disability3.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.7%
65 and over0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.9%
Public insurance30.9%
No insurance5.0%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only84091.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)921100.0%
Born in same state921100.0%
Born in different state77083.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French657.1%
Arab657.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian475.1%
English60.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access25.3%
Internet access99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46731

What city is ZIP code 46731 in?

ZIP code 46731 is primarily assigned to Craigville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46731 in?

ZIP code 46731 falls within Wells County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46731 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 46731 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 46731 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 46731 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 46731?

ZIP code 46731 has an estimated population of 921 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46731?

The median household income in ZIP code 46731 is $100,536, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 46731 in?

ZIP code 46731 observes the EST timezone.

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