46743 ZIP Code — Harlan, IN

Allen County, Indiana

ZIP code 46743 is located in Harlan, Indiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 23.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46743

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 $175,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,337.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 46743 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

2,747

population

23.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harlan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46788 Spencerville (3.5 mi) 46741 Grabill (3.6 mi) 46785 Saint Joe (6.5 mi) 46797 Woodburn (7.4 mi) 45813 Antwerp (8.5 mi) 46765 Leo (8.7 mi) 43526 Hicksville (10 mi) 46774 New Haven (10 mi) 46835 Fort Wayne (10.7 mi) 46706 Auburn (11.1 mi) 46845 Fort Wayne (11.7 mi) 43536 Mark Center (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,747
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	23.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.2266
Longitude	-84.8741
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	26.8%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	49.7%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,747

Population

118

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$77,337

Median household income

$35,924

Per capita income

$175,400

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

914

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

128

10–14

15–19

159

20–24

124

191

25–34

148

219

35–44

169

140

45–54

108

112

55–59

105

60–64

195

65–74

151

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	579	21.1%
18 and over	2,168	78.9%
65 and over	461	16.8%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,688	96.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1.3%
Two or more races	31	1.1%
Other race	20	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	43.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	49.7%	34.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	18.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$77,337

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,400
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.3%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	2.1%
Solar	1.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	646	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	95	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	202	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	72	7.1%
Households with children under 18	304	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	300	29.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	23.3%
Married	52.5%	68.5%
Separated	11.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	2.3%
Divorced	6.4%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	48	10.7%
Elementary school	258	57.7%
High school	72	16.1%
College / grad school	69	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Construction 16.3%

Professional & management 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Retail trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	22.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	359	16.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	37.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,621	95.4%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,736	99.6%
Born in same state	2,736	99.6%
Born in different state	2,144	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	425	15.5%
Arab	370	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	118	4.3%
English	18	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46743

What city is ZIP code 46743 in?

ZIP code 46743 is primarily assigned to Harlan, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46743 in?

ZIP code 46743 falls within Allen County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46743 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 46743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46743 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 46743 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46743?

The median home value in ZIP code 46743 is $175,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 46743?

ZIP code 46743 has an estimated population of 2,747 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46743 in?

ZIP code 46743 observes the EST timezone.