46996 ZIP Code — Winamac, IN

Pulaski County, Indiana

ZIP code 46996 is located in Winamac, Indiana, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 189.29 square miles and serves a population of 6,193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46996

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 $136,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,936. 41% 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 25 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46996 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,193

population

189.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46996 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46996

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46996. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Winamac	Acceptable
Winamac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46985 Star City (6.5 mi) 46960 Monterey (10.3 mi) 46939 Kewanna (12.7 mi) 47957 Medaryville (12.9 mi) 47946 Francesville (12.9 mi) 46366 North Judson (13.2 mi) 46978 Royal Center (14.1 mi) 46511 Culver (16.2 mi) 46534 Knox (16.8 mi) 47926 Burnettsville (17.6 mi) 47950 Idaville (17.8 mi) 46374 San Pierre (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,193
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	189.29 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	41.0388
Longitude	-86.6412
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	50.8%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	31.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	15.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	0.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,193

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$54,936

Median household income

$33,558

Per capita income

$136,100

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

2,418

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

167

144

5–9

157

151

10–14

164

218

15–19

237

152

20–24

165

377

25–34

409

284

35–44

307

395

45–54

427

262

55–59

284

231

60–64

251

267

65–74

290

281

75–84

305

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,174	19.0%
18 and over	5,019	81.0%
65 and over	1,256	20.3%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,701	87.6%
Hispanic or Latino	317	4.9%
Two or more races	305	4.7%
Other race	133	2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	0.5%
Black or African American	10	0.2%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	31.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	15.5%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	0.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$54,936

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,100
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,240	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	139	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	505	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	680	26.5%
Households with children under 18	547	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	905	35.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	22.0%
Married	56.0%	46.9%
Separated	0.4%	2.1%
Widowed	3.8%	10.0%
Divorced	11.4%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	4.9%
Kindergarten	72	6.5%
Elementary school	504	45.4%
High school	307	27.7%
College / grad school	172	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Manufacturing 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	411	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,871	94.8%
Spanish	66	1.1%
Other Indo-European	61	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,002	96.9%
Born in same state	6,002	96.9%
Born in different state	4,786	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	191	3.1%
Not a US citizen	112	58.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	646	10.4%
French	588	9.5%
Arab	266	4.3%
English	207	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	0.6%
Irish	35	0.6%
Norwegian	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46996

What city is ZIP code 46996 in?

ZIP code 46996 is primarily assigned to Winamac, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46996 in?

ZIP code 46996 falls within Pulaski County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46996?

16% of residents in ZIP code 46996 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46996 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 46996 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46996?

The median home value in ZIP code 46996 is $136,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 46996?

ZIP code 46996 has an estimated population of 6,193 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46996 in?

ZIP code 46996 observes the EST timezone.