ZIP Code 46563 in Plymouth, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Plymouth, Indiana
City Alias:Inwood
Counties:Marshall County[Primary]
Starke County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:38:37 AM
Population:22,977 [See All]
Area Code:574
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.3597, -86.3108
Land Area:153.14 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46563 has 22,977 residents and 8,750 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5%, which is higher than the state average (8.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:22,977Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:23,869Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:24,506Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:150.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,205Source: Census ACS
Households:8,750Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$179,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.56Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.98Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--23,45323,34723,74223,82323,86023,92423,83423,82023,66423,90523,67723,67523,869
Decennial Census23,599------------------22,977------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.5

Male Median Age: 38.4

Female Median Age: 42.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male695812886844657681637662656692660758771709489338220191
Female646743801776611591666625686707696750774778613461304391
Total1,3411,5551,6871,6201,2681,2721,3031,2871,3421,3991,3561,5081,5451,4871,102799524582
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,57778.98%
Black:1360.55%
Hispanic:*3,32713.42%
Asian:1580.64%
American Indian:1050.42%
Hawaiian:30.01%
Other:1,4815.97%
Total:24,787100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:11,35849.43%38.4 years
Females:11,61950.57%42.5 years
Total:22,977100%40.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:22,12692.70%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1420.59%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4792.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,1226.71%
Total Population:23,869100%
Total Native Population:22,26893.29%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,6016.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $69,205, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $21,894 (46.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,573. Family households earn a median of $86,303 versus $45,020 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,283). By gender, male median income is $58,775 and female is $47,705, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,070 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.9%, which is slightly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,311$45,704$45,000$47,959$46,860$48,000$50,208$51,687$50,632$52,283$56,342$66,150$69,205
Median Family Income$57,604$57,188$57,118$58,609$57,054$59,663$59,143$61,287$60,429$63,061$71,338$82,692$86,303
Median NonFamily Income$23,896$24,779$25,352$27,160$26,670$26,489$27,802$26,313$27,757$34,320$38,186$41,358$45,020
Median Male Income$45,363$46,059$45,231$43,811$42,107$41,010$41,259$42,772$44,067$46,118$49,717$55,745$58,775
Median Female Income$31,179$32,102$33,684$34,041$33,456$32,710$32,194$32,024$32,455$36,186$40,000$47,581$47,705
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:11,49560.88%
Unemployed:3852.04%
Not In Labor Force:7,00137.08%
Total:18,881100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,13627.28%
Service:1,45812.68%
Sales and Office:1,87916.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,61314.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3,40929.66%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,495100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $179,800, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $57,100 (46.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,100. The median gross rent is $952, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $309 (48.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $197. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.23% (60.45% with a mortgage, 39.55% free-and-clear) and renters 25.77% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.11%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.20%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$122,700$122,800$124,700$123,100$121,500$124,200$124,700$127,200$131,700$138,200$147,900$167,000$179,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1436.22%
$500 to $999:1,08047.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:71230.98%
$1,500 to $1,999:1255.44%
$2,000 to $2,499:281.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:130.57%
No Rent:1978.57%
Total:2,298100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$643$652$650$645$681$661$701$701$755$765$851$908$952
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,00144.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,61829.36%
Renter Occupied:2,29825.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,917100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,91788.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,11411.11%
Total Housing Units:10,031100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,94279.17%
Multi-Family Units:1,14111.37%
Other Units:9489.45%
Total Housing Units:10,031100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is just under the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 11.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.22%). College enrollment is 16.71%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7444.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1947.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,19538.81%
Some college, no degree:3,00018.79%
Associate's degree:1,4479.07%
Bachelor's degree:2,11113.23%
Graduate or professional degree:1,2717.96%
Total:15,962100%
High school or higher:14,02487.86%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,38221.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,96560.38%
Public Insurance:7,83129.61%
No Insurance:2,64710.01%
Total:26,443100%
Has Health Insurance:23,79689.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.7%11.3%14.4%11.5%11.7%11.1%10.3%9.2%11.4%11.0%8.7%7.0%6.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4638.23%
Kindergarten:2464.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,26340.22%
High school (grades 9-12):1,71530.48%
College or graduate school:94016.71%
Total:5,627100%
Early Childhood:70912.60%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,22475.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46563 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 589 business establishments, employing about 10,156 people with an annual payroll of $447,420,000. USPS data shows 9,573 residential mailboxes and 757 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,573Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:757Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,826Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,751Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:548Source: USPS
# of Businesses:589Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$111,521,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$447,420,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,156Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46563 is located in Marshall County, Indiana, within the Plymouth, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38500) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 46,225 people, about 49.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 46563. It covers 153.14 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.765 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Plymouth, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:38500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:46,225Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:153.14 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.765 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3958.58 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1860822Source: Census
Place Name:Plymouth city; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46565 | | 46562

Schools in ZIP Code 46563


ZIP Code 46563 is in the Plymouth Community School Corporation, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jefferson Elementary School 401 E Klinger Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
Lincoln Junior High School 830 Gibson St
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
Plymouth High School 810 N Randolph St
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
Washington Discovery Academy 1500 Lake Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
Webster Elementary School 1101 S Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
Menominee Elementary School 815 Discovery Ln
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
Riverside Intermediate 905 E Baker
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Plymouth Community School Corporation
House Of The Lord Christian Academy 16493 Lincoln Hwy
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Private School
Grace Baptist Christian School 1830 N Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Private School
St Michael School 612 N Center St
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46563


Ancilla College 9601 S. Union Road
Donaldson, IN 46513-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Taylor Institute Of Cosmetology II 320 E Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral 220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601-3415
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic South Bend 635 S. Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana University-South Bend 1700 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615-7111
Type: Post Secondary
John Patrick University Of Health And Applied Sciences 100 East Wayne Street, Suite 140
South Bend, IN 46601-2352
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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