46994 ZIP Code — Walton, IN

Cass County, Indiana

ZIP code 46994 is located in Walton, Indiana, within Cass County. It covers approximately 57.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46994

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 $135,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,046. 45% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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 46994 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,270

population

57.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46994 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46994

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46994. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46932 Galveston (5.2 mi) 46971 Grissom Arb (6.4 mi) 46947 Logansport (7.1 mi) 46914 Bunker Hill (9.9 mi) 46970 Peru (10.9 mi) 46917 Camden (11.8 mi) 46901 Kokomo (11.9 mi) 46988 Twelve Mile (13.2 mi) 46929 Flora (14.4 mi) 46950 Lucerne (14.4 mi) 46915 Burlington (15.5 mi) 46911 Amboy (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,270
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	57.66 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.6828
Longitude	-86.2653
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	574

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	50.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	14.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,270

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$60,046

Median household income

$32,447

Per capita income

$135,900

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

866

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

112

35–44

119

133

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

142

138

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	405	17.8%
18 and over	1,865	82.2%
65 and over	585	25.8%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,105	88.2%
Hispanic or Latino	116	4.9%
Two or more races	87	3.6%
Other race	55	2.3%
Asian	23	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	50.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	14.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$60,046

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,900
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	544	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	134	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	247	25.8%
Households with children under 18	237	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	388	40.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	17.8%
Married	69.5%	58.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.0%
Divorced	11.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	18.0%
Kindergarten	48	12.4%
Elementary school	132	34.0%
High school	105	27.1%
College / grad school	33	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Retail trade 12.5%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 6.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 13.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	183	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,122	93.5%
Spanish	55	2.6%
Other Indo-European	48	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,197	96.8%
Born in same state	2,130	93.8%
Born in different state	1,719	75.7%
Foreign born	67	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	73	3.2%
Not a US citizen	19	26.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	291	12.8%
Italian	237	10.4%
Arab	179	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	77	3.4%
English	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46994

What city is ZIP code 46994 in?

ZIP code 46994 is primarily assigned to Walton, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46994 in?

ZIP code 46994 falls within Cass County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 46994 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 46994 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 46994 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 46994 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46994 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 46994 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46994?

The median home value in ZIP code 46994 is $135,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 46994 in?

ZIP code 46994 observes the EST timezone.