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Wells County
Ossian, IN
46777
46777 ZIP Code — Ossian, IN
Wells County, Indiana
ZIP code 46777 is located in
Ossian ,
Indiana ,
within Wells County .
It covers approximately 57.85 square miles and serves a population of
6,106 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 260 .
About ZIP code 46777
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 $167,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,685. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 46777 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
6,106
Population density
106 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
179
Geography
Land area
57.85 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
40.8689
Longitude
-85.1633
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
260
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.0%
44.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
33.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
19.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$61,685
Median household income
$167,600
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,293 21.2% 18 and over 4,813 78.8% 65 and over 1,448 23.7% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 5,797 92.4% Two or more races 276 4.4% Hispanic or Latino 166 2.6% Black or African American 33 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.0%
44.1%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
33.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
19.8%
19.8%
19.8%
Over $200k
3.7%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 3.8% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 7.7% $35k–$50k 14.2% $50k–$75k 21.1% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $61,685
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $167,600 Median rent / month $902 Owner occupied 78.0% Renter occupied 22.0% Vacant 4.5% Single-family detached 80.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.1% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 10.2% 1990–1999 14.4% 1980–1989 15.1% 1970–1979 23.7% 1960–1969 2.1% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 25.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 3.7% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 60.4% 4 bedrooms 13.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 37.2% 2 vehicles 31.8% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 57.3% Electricity 22.0% Propane / LP gas 14.7% Fuel oil 3.6% Wood 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,540 57.0% Cohabiting couple 34 1.3% Male householder, no spouse 415 15.4% Female householder, no spouse 713 26.4% Households with children under 18 786 29.1% Households with seniors (65+) 982 36.3% Average household size 2.22
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.1% 20.2% Married 63.4% 58.8% Separated 1.2% 0.0% Widowed 4.9% 12.9% Divorced 4.4% 8.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.4% Bachelor's or higher 22.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 70 5.7% Kindergarten 154 12.6% Elementary school 514 42.2% High school 245 20.1% College / grad school 236 19.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Professional & management
9.6%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.2% Service 13.9% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 13.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.2% Government 8.1% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.3% Carpool 5.2% Public transit 0.1% Walk 0.5% Work from home 2.9% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
10.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.2% Retirement income 30.6% Supplemental Security 2.9% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 6.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 34.1% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 10.3% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 27.0% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 11.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.6% Visited dentist 64.7% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 14.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 518 10.8%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 0.6% 18–64 years 10.8% 65 and over 30.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.7% Public insurance 37.5% No insurance 2.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,783 94.7% Spanish 52 0.9% Other Indo-European 23 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 29 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,018 98.6% Born in same state 5,999 98.2% Born in different state 4,999 81.9% Foreign born 19 0.3% Naturalized citizen 88 1.4% Not a US citizen 63 71.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 749 12.3% Arab 278 4.6% Italian 224 3.7% English 172 2.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 36 0.6% German 29 0.5% Norwegian 25 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.3% Internet access 87.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46777
What city is ZIP code 46777 in?
ZIP code 46777 is primarily assigned to Ossian, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46777 in?
ZIP code 46777 falls within Wells County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 46777 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 46777 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46777?
The median home value in ZIP code 46777 is $167,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 46777?
ZIP code 46777 has an estimated population of 6,106 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46777?
The median household income in ZIP code 46777 is $61,685, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46777 in?
ZIP code 46777 observes the EST timezone.
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