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Wabash County
La Fontaine, IN
46940
46940 ZIP Code — La Fontaine, IN
Wabash County, Indiana
ZIP code 46940 is located in
La Fontaine ,
Indiana ,
within Wabash County .
It covers approximately 59.13 square miles and serves a population of
2,821 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 46940
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 $111,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,813. 38% 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 21 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,821
Population density
48 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
169
Geography
Land area
59.13 sq mi
Water area
1.44 sq mi
Latitude
40.6848
Longitude
-85.7085
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.2%
44.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
47.1%
37.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.8%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$62,813
Median household income
$111,000
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 740 26.2% 18 and over 2,081 73.8% 65 and over 640 22.7% Median age 43.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 2,589 88.2% Two or more races 141 4.8% Hispanic or Latino 113 3.9% Other race 51 1.7% Asian 24 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 0.3% Black or African American 7 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.2%
44.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
47.1%
37.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.3%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.8%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.5% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 8.1% $50k–$75k 32.0% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 22.9% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $62,813
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $111,000 Median rent / month $925 Owner occupied 83.4% Renter occupied 16.6% Vacant 11.5% Single-family detached 83.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.9% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 12.8% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 6.5% 1950–1959 7.7% 1940–1949 6.5% 1939 or earlier 22.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 3.6% 2 bedrooms 17.8% 3 bedrooms 60.8% 4 bedrooms 14.1% 5+ bedrooms 2.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 20.9% 2 vehicles 43.6% 3 or more 34.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 24.6% Electricity 40.4% Propane / LP gas 21.5% Fuel oil 4.2% Wood 4.1% No fuel used 5.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 598 55.2% Cohabiting couple 62 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 178 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 245 22.6% Households with children under 18 347 32.0% Households with seniors (65+) 398 36.7% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.3% 20.5% Married 62.9% 54.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.1% 18.2% Divorced 7.7% 6.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.3% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 39 6.7% Kindergarten 15 2.6% Elementary school 241 41.4% High school 191 32.8% College / grad school 96 16.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Professional & management
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.8% Service 17.0% Sales & office 25.2% Natural resources & construction 13.4% Production & transportation 22.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.2% Government 10.9% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.3% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 10.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
21.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.6% Retirement income 30.7% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.3% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 27.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 16.6% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 12.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 63.3% Cholesterol screening 90.4% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 184 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 48.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.6% Public insurance 39.2% No insurance 9.5% Uninsured under 19 11.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,532 89.8% Spanish 6 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.1% Other languages 3 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,813 99.7% Born in same state 2,797 99.1% Born in different state 2,389 84.7% Foreign born 16 0.6% Naturalized citizen 8 0.3% Not a US citizen 2 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 409 14.5% Italian 370 13.1% French 358 12.7%
Ancestry Count % English 29 1% Polish 8 0.3% German 6 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.4% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46940
What city is ZIP code 46940 in?
ZIP code 46940 is primarily assigned to La Fontaine, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46940 in?
ZIP code 46940 falls within Wabash County, Indiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46940?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 46940 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 46940 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 46940 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 46940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46940?
The median home value in ZIP code 46940 is $111,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46940 in?
ZIP code 46940 observes the EST timezone.
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