46784 ZIP Code — Rome City, IN

Noble County, Indiana

ZIP code 46784 is located in Rome City, Indiana, within Noble County. It covers approximately 13.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46784

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 $186,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,778. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46784 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,021

population

13.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46784 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46784

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46784. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rome City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46794 Wawaka (3.5 mi) 46795 Wolcottville (6 mi) 46755 Kendallville (7 mi) 46701 Albion (9.4 mi) 46767 Ligonier (9.7 mi) 46571 Topeka (9.7 mi) 46761 Lagrange (9.9 mi) 46710 Avilla (12.1 mi) 46760 Kimmell (12.6 mi) 46730 Corunna (13.1 mi) 46747 Hudson (13.7 mi) 46732 Cromwell (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,021
Population density	151 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	13.36 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	41.4936
Longitude	-85.3943
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	39.5%	40.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	39.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,021

Population

151

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$67,778

Median household income

$39,123

Per capita income

$186,800

Median home value

$798

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,224

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

121

35–44

140

45–54

134

55–59

124

60–64

118

175

65–74

168

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	265	13.1%
18 and over	1,756	86.9%
65 and over	487	24.1%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,952	94.8%
Two or more races	58	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.8%
Black or African American	6	0.3%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	40.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	39.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$67,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,800
Median rent / month	$798
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.1%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	57	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	183	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	136	16.0%
Households with children under 18	174	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	370	43.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	21.4%
Married	56.4%	61.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	4.9%	5.3%
Divorced	15.2%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.6%
Kindergarten	16	6.5%
Elementary school	96	39.2%
High school	60	24.5%
College / grad school	69	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.1%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Retail trade 11.9%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Professional & management 7.3%

Public administration 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Construction 2.4%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,928	95.4%
Spanish	3	0.2%
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)	2,021	100.0%
Born in same state	2,018	99.9%
Born in different state	1,595	78.9%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	373	18.5%
Italian	302	14.9%
Arab	107	5.3%
English	44	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	0.8%
Polish	8	0.4%
Irish	7	0.3%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46784

What city is ZIP code 46784 in?

ZIP code 46784 is primarily assigned to Rome City, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46784 in?

ZIP code 46784 falls within Noble County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46784 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 46784 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46784 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 46784 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46784?

The median home value in ZIP code 46784 is $186,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 46784?

ZIP code 46784 has an estimated population of 2,021 residents, with a density of 151 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46784 in?

ZIP code 46784 observes the EST timezone.