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Lagrange County
Topeka, IN
46571
46571 ZIP Code — Topeka, IN
Lagrange County, Indiana
ZIP code 46571 is located in
Topeka ,
Indiana ,
within Lagrange County .
It covers approximately 45.02 square miles and serves a population of
6,441 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 260 .
About ZIP code 46571
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 $286,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,036. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 69% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 46571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,441
Population density
143 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
45.02 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
41.5666
Longitude
-85.5556
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
260
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.3%
34.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
50.0%
42.4%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
19.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.7%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$80,036
Median household income
$286,700
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,561 39.8% 18 and over 3,880 60.2% 65 and over 605 9.4% Median age 24.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 6,238 96.3% Two or more races 164 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 39 0.6% Other race 30 0.5% Black or African American 6 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.3%
34.6%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
50.0%
42.4%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
19.2%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.8%
3.7%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 7.5% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 24.0% $100k–$150k 20.4% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $80,036
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $286,700 Median rent / month $904 Owner occupied 80.6% Renter occupied 19.4% Vacant 4.4% Single-family detached 74.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.0% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 4.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 10.1% 2000–2009 14.9% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 2.6% 1939 or earlier 21.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 7.6% 2 bedrooms 19.7% 3 bedrooms 39.9% 4 bedrooms 10.5% 5+ bedrooms 21.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 51.2% 1 vehicle 16.5% 2 vehicles 16.4% 3 or more 15.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.4% Electricity 4.6% Propane / LP gas 22.1% Fuel oil 0.2% Wood 6.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,282 75.9% Cohabiting couple 33 2.0% Male householder, no spouse 143 8.5% Female householder, no spouse 231 13.7% Households with children under 18 830 49.1% Households with seniors (65+) 470 27.8% Average household size 3.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 29.1% Married 61.1% 60.4% Separated 0.9% 1.7% Widowed 0.7% 5.0% Divorced 3.7% 3.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
60.3%
Some college, no degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 32.0% Bachelor's or higher 3.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 1.1% Kindergarten 86 5.7% Elementary school 1,197 78.9% High school 160 10.5% College / grad school 57 3.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Education & healthcare
4.4%
Professional & management
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Public administration
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.8% Service 9.2% Sales & office 15.4% Natural resources & construction 13.0% Production & transportation 49.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.4% Government 1.4% Self-employed 10.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 26.7% Carpool 36.4% Public transit 2.1% Walk 5.6% Work from home 8.4% Other means 20.8% Avg commute (minutes) 20.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.8% Retirement income 8.6% Supplemental Security 1.2% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 2.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.4% High blood pressure 30.6% High cholesterol 31.2% Diabetes 9.6% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.2% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 30.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.4% Depression 28.5% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 20.3% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 22.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.7% Visited dentist 52.0% Cholesterol screening 80.2% Teeth loss 26.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 80 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 11.1% 65 and over 46.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 21.5% Public insurance 12.2% No insurance 69.0% Uninsured under 19 75.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,872 91.2% Spanish 1,366 23.3% Other Indo-European 11 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 1,263 21.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,310 98.0% Born in same state 6,294 97.7% Born in different state 5,772 89.6% Foreign born 16 0.2% Naturalized citizen 131 2.0% Not a US citizen 68 51.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 863 13.4% French 205 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 127 2% English 126 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.2% Internet access 46.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46571
What city is ZIP code 46571 in?
ZIP code 46571 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46571 in?
ZIP code 46571 falls within Lagrange County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46571 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 46571 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46571?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 46571?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 46571 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 46571 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 46571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 46571 in?
ZIP code 46571 observes the EST timezone.
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