46998 ZIP Code — Young America, IN

Cass County, Indiana

ZIP code 46998 is located in Young America, Indiana, within Cass County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 574.

About ZIP code 46998

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Overall, ZIP code 46998 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

206

population

0.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46998 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46998

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City	Status
Young America	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	515 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	0.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5735
Longitude	-86.3512
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	54.2%	50.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	14.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

515

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

Median household income

$14,886

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

46.1%

Home ownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

31.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	31.1%
18 and over	142	68.9%
65 and over	8	3.9%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Two or more races 12.2%

Other race 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	166	67.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	16.3%
Two or more races	30	12.2%
Other race	10	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	50.9%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	33.3%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	14.7%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 40.8%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	40.8%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.3%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	46.1%
Renter occupied	53.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	59.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	40.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	21.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	55.3%
3 bedrooms	21.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.3%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.2%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	19	25.0%
Cohabiting couple	10	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	47	61.8%
Households with children under 18	29	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	10.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	25.5%
Married	75.0%	18.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	55.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 25.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	17.2%
Elementary school	53	82.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.8%

Agriculture & mining 31.3%

Public administration 14.9%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	46.3%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 32.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 47.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	10.5%
Supplemental Security	14.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	206	100.0%
Spanish	10	4.9%
Other Indo-European	10	4.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	196	95.1%
Born in same state	196	95.1%
Born in different state	170	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	4.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	57	27.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	7.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46998

What city is ZIP code 46998 in?

ZIP code 46998 is primarily assigned to Young America, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46998 in?

ZIP code 46998 falls within Cass County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46998?

33% of residents in ZIP code 46998 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 46998 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 46998 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 46998 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46998 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 46998?

ZIP code 46998 has an estimated population of 206 residents, with a density of 511 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46998 in?

ZIP code 46998 observes the EST timezone.