46779 ZIP Code — Pleasant Lake, IN

Steuben County, Indiana

ZIP code 46779 is located in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, within Steuben County. It covers approximately 32.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46779

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 $168,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,262. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 46779 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,392

population

32.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Lake	Acceptable
Pleasant Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46705 Ashley (3.7 mi) 46703 Angola (6.1 mi) 46747 Hudson (6.2 mi) 46742 Hamilton (7.7 mi) 46793 Waterloo (7.9 mi) 46737 Fremont (10.4 mi) 46730 Corunna (10.5 mi) 46776 Orland (11.6 mi) 46721 Butler (13 mi) 43518 Edon (15.1 mi) 46795 Wolcottville (15.5 mi) 46755 Kendallville (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,392
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	32.68 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	41.5771
Longitude	-85.0292
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	36.7%	41.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,392

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$88,262

Median household income

$32,912

Per capita income

$168,900

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

93.7%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

1,061

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

122

10–14

101

15–19

138

20–24

113

25–34

116

35–44

199

45–54

163

55–59

166

60–64

136

144

65–74

119

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	502	21.0%
18 and over	1,890	79.0%
65 and over	390	16.3%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,325	95.4%
Two or more races	48	2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	1.8%
Other race	19	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	41.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	35.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	20.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 34.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	34.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$88,262

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,900
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	93.7%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.8%
Electricity	13.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	634	71.8%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	131	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	79	8.9%
Households with children under 18	249	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	30.9%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.2%	12.8%
Married	59.6%	73.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	1.4%	6.2%
Divorced	5.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.1%
Kindergarten	12	2.5%
Elementary school	161	33.8%
High school	237	49.7%
College / grad school	57	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Construction 20.5%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Other services 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Professional & management 2.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.3%
Public insurance	25.3%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,260	94.5%
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)	2,392	100.0%
Born in same state	2,392	100.0%
Born in different state	1,617	67.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	464	19.4%
Italian	146	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	127	5.3%
English	75	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46779

What city is ZIP code 46779 in?

ZIP code 46779 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Lake, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46779 in?

ZIP code 46779 falls within Steuben County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46779 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 46779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46779?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 46779 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 46779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46779 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 46779 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 46779 in?

ZIP code 46779 observes the EST timezone.