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St Joseph County
New Carlisle, IN
46552
46552 ZIP Code — New Carlisle, IN
St Joseph County, Indiana
ZIP code 46552 is located in
New Carlisle ,
Indiana ,
within St Joseph County .
It covers approximately 63.86 square miles and serves a population of
6,693 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 574/219 .
About ZIP code 46552
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 $196,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,104. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46552 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,693
Population density
105 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
63.86 sq mi
Water area
1.15 sq mi
Latitude
41.6976
Longitude
-86.4866
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
574/219
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.6%
46.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
47.0%
31.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
18.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.2%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$75,104
Median household income
$196,200
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,686 25.2% 18 and over 5,007 74.8% 65 and over 1,287 19.2% Median age 41.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 6,285 91.5% Two or more races 295 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 179 2.6% Other race 90 1.3% Asian 21 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.6%
46.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
47.0%
31.7%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
15.9%
18.0%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.2%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 5.4% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 21.3% $75k–$100k 17.5% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 9.8% $200k+ 7.2% Median income $75,104
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $196,200 Median rent / month $733 Owner occupied 81.4% Renter occupied 18.6% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 87.2% Large apartment buildings 1.1% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.74
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 13.5% 1990–1999 9.9% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 14.4% 1960–1969 2.5% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 21.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.3% 2 bedrooms 16.3% 3 bedrooms 51.3% 4 bedrooms 18.2% 5+ bedrooms 6.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.6% 1 vehicle 21.1% 2 vehicles 41.0% 3 or more 33.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.1% Electricity 7.6% Propane / LP gas 11.9% Fuel oil 0.2% Wood 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,412 55.8% Cohabiting couple 116 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 465 18.4% Female householder, no spouse 537 21.2% Households with children under 18 854 33.8% Households with seniors (65+) 815 32.2% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 20.1% Married 59.4% 54.0% Separated 1.8% 1.0% Widowed 1.6% 8.6% Divorced 10.6% 16.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.0% Bachelor's or higher 26.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 207 11.8% Kindergarten 111 6.3% Elementary school 797 45.3% High school 474 26.9% College / grad school 170 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Professional & management
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.6% Service 16.8% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.1% Government 13.1% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.3% Carpool 7.7% Public transit 0.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.4% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
8.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.8% Retirement income 25.5% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 7.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 10.6% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 26.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 12.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 63.2% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 337 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.2% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 14.0% 65 and over 30.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.8% Public insurance 30.6% No insurance 3.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,306 94.2% Spanish 131 2.1% Other Indo-European 117 1.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.1% Other languages 9 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,487 96.9% Born in same state 6,398 95.6% Born in different state 4,768 71.2% Foreign born 89 1.3% Naturalized citizen 206 3.1% Not a US citizen 86 41.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 899 13.4% French 760 11.4% Arab 218 3.3% Irish 140 2.1% English 112 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 44 0.7% Norwegian 38 0.6% Polish 10 0.1% German 3 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.8% Internet access 95.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46552
What city is ZIP code 46552 in?
ZIP code 46552 is primarily assigned to New Carlisle, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46552 in?
ZIP code 46552 falls within La Porte County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46552 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 46552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 46552?
ZIP code 46552 has an estimated population of 6,693 residents, with a density of 105 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46552?
The median home value in ZIP code 46552 is $196,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46552?
The median household income in ZIP code 46552 is $75,104, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46552 in?
ZIP code 46552 observes the CST timezone.
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