46763 ZIP Code — Laotto, IN

Noble County, Indiana

ZIP code 46763 is located in Laotto, Indiana, within Noble County. It covers approximately 24.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46763

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 $190,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,238. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 46763 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,472

population

24.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46763 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laotto	Acceptable
Laotto	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46710 Avilla (3.8 mi) 46738 Garrett (5.2 mi) 46748 Huntertown (5.4 mi) 46723 Churubusco (7.3 mi) 46845 Fort Wayne (9.3 mi) 46818 Fort Wayne (9.6 mi) 46755 Kendallville (10 mi) 46701 Albion (10.7 mi) 46706 Auburn (10.9 mi) 46765 Leo (11.2 mi) 46730 Corunna (11.6 mi) 46825 Fort Wayne (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,472
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	24.81 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.3002
Longitude	-85.2365
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	46.2%	40.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	39.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,472

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$70,238

Median household income

$37,772

Per capita income

$190,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

116

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

157

65–74

156

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	156	10.6%
18 and over	1,316	89.4%
65 and over	365	24.8%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,456	98.9%
Asian	16	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	40.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	39.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$70,238

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	27.5%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	29.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	9.3%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	27.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	2.6%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	50.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.1%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	40.0%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	404	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	69	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	121	19.8%
Households with children under 18	142	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	36.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	15.5%
Married	62.8%	67.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.7%
Divorced	10.4%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	17.0%
High school	68	34.0%
College / grad school	98	49.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Construction 17.4%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Other services 12.5%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Retail trade 5.8%

Professional & management 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Information 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.8%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,411	95.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,456	98.9%
Born in same state	1,456	98.9%
Born in different state	1,216	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.1%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	218	14.8%
French	216	14.7%
Arab	168	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	53	3.6%
Irish	17	1.2%
English	12	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46763

What city is ZIP code 46763 in?

ZIP code 46763 is primarily assigned to Laotto, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46763 in?

ZIP code 46763 falls within Noble County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46763 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 46763 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46763 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 46763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46763?

The median home value in ZIP code 46763 is $190,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 46763?

ZIP code 46763 has an estimated population of 1,472 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46763 in?

ZIP code 46763 observes the EST timezone.