46974 ZIP Code — Roann, IN

Wabash County, Indiana

ZIP code 46974 is located in Roann, Indiana, within Wabash County. It covers approximately 41.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46974

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 $143,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $52,417. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46974 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,820

population

41.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46974 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46974

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roann	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46962 North Manchester (6.6 mi) 46982 Silver Lake (7.2 mi) 46990 Urbana (9.1 mi) 46926 Denver (9.4 mi) 46951 Macy (9.5 mi) 46910 Akron (10 mi) 46510 Claypool (11.4 mi) 46992 Wabash (12.6 mi) 46941 Lagro (13.1 mi) 46508 Burket (14.7 mi) 46539 Mentone (16.1 mi) 46970 Peru (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,820
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	169

Geography
Land area	41.81 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	40.9479
Longitude	-85.9006
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,820

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$52,417

Median household income

$27,222

Per capita income

$143,500

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

615

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

123

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	441	24.2%
18 and over	1,379	75.8%
65 and over	372	20.4%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,697	93%
Black or African American	48	2.6%
Two or more races	39	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	1.3%
Asian	6	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 20.7%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	20.7%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$52,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,500
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	15.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	35.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	391	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	124	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	160	22.6%
Households with children under 18	258	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	33.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	27.2%
Married	53.3%	50.3%
Separated	3.7%	0.9%
Widowed	4.6%	5.3%
Divorced	11.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.4%
Kindergarten	49	10.4%
Elementary school	175	37.3%
High school	189	40.3%
College / grad school	40	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%

Construction 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Retail trade 13.8%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 1.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Professional & management 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,780	97.8%
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)	1,809	99.4%
Born in same state	1,790	98.4%
Born in different state	1,604	88.1%
Foreign born	19	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	289	15.9%
Italian	74	4.1%
French	71	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.9%
Irish	7	0.4%
Polish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46974

What city is ZIP code 46974 in?

ZIP code 46974 is primarily assigned to Roann, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46974 in?

ZIP code 46974 falls within Wabash County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46974?

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 46974 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 46974 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46974?

The median home value in ZIP code 46974 is $143,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 46974?

ZIP code 46974 has an estimated population of 1,820 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46974 in?

ZIP code 46974 observes the EST timezone.