46794 ZIP Code — Wawaka, IN

Noble County, Indiana

ZIP code 46794 is located in Wawaka, Indiana, within Noble County. It covers approximately 25.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 260.

About ZIP code 46794

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 $162,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,188. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 46794 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,139

population

25.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46794 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46794

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46794. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wawaka	Acceptable
Wawaka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46784 Rome City (3.5 mi) 46767 Ligonier (6.4 mi) 46701 Albion (7.8 mi) 46571 Topeka (8.4 mi) 46795 Wolcottville (9.2 mi) 46755 Kendallville (9.4 mi) 46760 Kimmell (9.4 mi) 46732 Cromwell (10.4 mi) 46543 Millersburg (12.2 mi) 46761 Lagrange (12.2 mi) 46710 Avilla (13.3 mi) 46567 Syracuse (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,139
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	25.32 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	41.4709
Longitude	-85.4546
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	46.1%	40.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	39.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,139

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$72,188

Median household income

$34,566

Per capita income

$162,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

621

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	188	16.5%
18 and over	951	83.5%
65 and over	239	21.0%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Two or more races 10.8%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	985	77.5%
Two or more races	137	10.8%
Hispanic or Latino	132	10.4%
Black or African American	16	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	40.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	39.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	17.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	23.2%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$72,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	14.9%
1939 or earlier	35.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	55.3%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	226	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	33	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	103	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	99	21.5%
Households with children under 18	119	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	33.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	20.0%
Married	51.9%	50.1%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	7.9%
Divorced	25.5%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	37.1%
High school	47	22.4%
College / grad school	85	40.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.1%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Public administration 8.5%

Retail trade 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Construction 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	37.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	25.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,070	93.9%
Spanish	31	2.9%
Other Indo-European	31	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,087	95.4%
Born in same state	1,087	95.4%
Born in different state	881	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	4.6%
Not a US citizen	4	7.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	211	18.5%
French	100	8.8%
Italian	90	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	2.1%
English	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46794

What city is ZIP code 46794 in?

ZIP code 46794 is primarily assigned to Wawaka, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46794 in?

ZIP code 46794 falls within Noble County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46794 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 46794 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46794?

22% of residents in ZIP code 46794 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46794 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46794 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46794 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 46794 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 46794 in?

ZIP code 46794 observes the EST timezone.