46747 ZIP Code — Hudson, IN

Steuben County, Indiana

ZIP code 46747 is located in Hudson, Indiana, within Steuben County. It covers approximately 36.91 square miles and serves a population of 2,288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46747

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 $159,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,083. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 46747 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,288

population

36.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hudson	Acceptable
Hudson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46705 Ashley (5.5 mi) 46779 Pleasant Lake (6.2 mi) 46730 Corunna (7.7 mi) 46793 Waterloo (9.3 mi) 46795 Wolcottville (9.4 mi) 46703 Angola (10.1 mi) 46776 Orland (10.6 mi) 46755 Kendallville (10.9 mi) 46761 Lagrange (12.2 mi) 46742 Hamilton (13.5 mi) 46784 Rome City (13.7 mi) 46737 Fremont (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,288
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	36.91 sq mi
Water area	1.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.5656
Longitude	-85.1472
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	41.3%	41.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,288

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$67,083

Median household income

$35,500

Per capita income

$159,200

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,231

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

108

136

35–44

134

122

45–54

120

128

55–59

127

130

60–64

128

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	398	17.4%
18 and over	1,890	82.6%
65 and over	412	18.0%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Black or African American 1.1%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,237	97.7%
Black or African American	26	1.1%
Two or more races	13	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	41.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,200
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	32.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	548	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	135	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	216	23.1%
Households with children under 18	231	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	32.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	18.8%
Married	57.8%	58.4%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%
Widowed	3.5%	8.3%
Divorced	9.1%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	3.2%
Kindergarten	25	4.7%
Elementary school	221	41.5%
High school	140	26.3%
College / grad school	129	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.6%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Construction 12.8%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 2.9%

Professional & management 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 67.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	24.6%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,203	96.3%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,280	99.7%
Born in same state	2,277	99.5%
Born in different state	1,792	78.3%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	245	10.7%
Italian	211	9.2%
Arab	176	7.7%
Polish	26	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	1%
English	19	0.8%
German	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46747

What city is ZIP code 46747 in?

ZIP code 46747 is primarily assigned to Hudson, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46747 in?

ZIP code 46747 falls within Steuben County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46747 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 46747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46747?

18% of residents in ZIP code 46747 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46747 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 46747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46747 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 46747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 46747 in?

ZIP code 46747 observes the EST timezone.