ZIP Code 46706 in Auburn, IN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Auburn, Indiana
Names to Avoid:
Auburn Junction, Norland Park
Counties:Dekalb County[Primary]
Allen County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:01:40 PM
Population:19,995 [See All]
Area Code:260
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:41.3347, -85.0311
Land Area:87.896 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46706 has 19,995 residents and 8,051 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, older than the state (38.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:19,995Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:20,403Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:21,547Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:227.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$80,965Source: Census ACS
Households:8,051Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$219,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.84Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--18,49018,99819,36319,09518,62918,53518,41318,29818,77119,06819,44220,00020,27720,403
Decennial Census18,630------------------19,995--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 41.3

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 42.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male624608662640599588586588603605616731666604465301165126
Female586624666648539554592591572634599749736637541399273278
Total1,2101,2321,3281,2881,1381,1421,1781,1791,1751,2391,2151,4801,4021,2411,006700438404
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,80394.71%
Black:1030.52%
Hispanic:*5642.84%
Asian:1610.81%
American Indian:350.18%
Hawaiian:90.05%
Other:1790.90%
Total:19,854100%
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:9,77748.90%39.9 years
Females:10,21851.10%42.7 years
Total:19,995100%41.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,03898.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:450.22%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1310.64%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1891.57%
Total Population:20,403100%
Total Native Population:20,08398.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:3201.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $80,965, which is markedly greater than the state median ($70,051), is up $32,392 (66.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,356. Family households earn a median of $92,533 versus $38,986 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,547). By gender, male median income is $66,860 and female is $49,750, which is generally lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,110 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.0%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is slightly higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$48,573$47,646$48,743$50,812$50,282$51,087$52,899$54,368$57,609$61,833$65,587$73,165$76,288$80,965
Median Family Income$60,750$60,903$63,053$66,250$68,784$70,116$69,905$70,947$78,492$78,699$81,438$88,079$90,644$92,533
Median NonFamily Income$26,004$24,030$24,973$27,832$26,273$28,234$30,434$29,710$30,448$32,614$35,264$36,993$36,756$38,986
Median Male Income$50,339$50,943$51,514$51,382$51,545$51,588$50,022$50,996$50,646$49,070$53,917$59,302$62,131$66,860
Median Female Income$30,045$30,845$32,135$32,391$32,207$31,672$33,635$33,214$35,855$38,782$40,462$45,253$48,198$49,750
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:10,32664.53%
Unemployed:5273.29%
Not In Labor Force:5,15032.18%
Total:16,003100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:3,88337.60%
Service:1,49414.47%
Sales and Office:1,48814.41%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6736.52%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,78827.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,326100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $219,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $94,100 (75.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74,200. The median gross rent is $858, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $248 (40.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $148. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.48% (66.83% with a mortgage, 33.17% free-and-clear) and renters 18.52% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.36%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$125,000$124,800$122,700$122,200$124,400$129,000$131,900$135,300$144,900$146,900$151,600$172,100$194,900$219,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:15110.23%
$500 to $999:86558.60%
$1,000 to $1,499:22215.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:815.49%
$2,500 to $2,999:120.81%
$3,000 or more:724.88%
No Rent:734.95%
Total:1,476100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$610$605$622$649$653$657$689$690$710$709$742$782$829$858
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,34054.45%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,15427.03%
Renter Occupied:1,47618.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:7,970100%

Occupied Housing Units:7,97095.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3634.36%
Total Housing Units:8,333100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:6,59379.12%
Multi-Family Units:1,17414.09%
Other Units:5666.79%
Total Housing Units:8,333100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 27.00% 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 95.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.30%). College enrollment is 16.20%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1621.17%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4633.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,34038.53%
Some college, no degree:2,66219.21%
Associate's degree:1,49210.76%
Bachelor's degree:2,59618.73%
Graduate or professional degree:1,1458.26%
Total:13,860100%
High school or higher:13,23595.49%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,74126.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:14,56464.09%
Public Insurance:6,81329.98%
No Insurance:1,3485.93%
Total:22,725100%
Has Health Insurance:21,37794.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty7.1%7.9%8.0%8.8%9.1%7.1%7.8%6.8%7.7%8.7%7.0%7.7%6.5%4.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:3416.95%
Kindergarten:2895.89%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,17444.30%
High school (grades 9-12):1,30826.66%
College or graduate school:79516.20%
Total:4,907100%
Early Childhood:63012.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,77176.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46706 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 566 business establishments, employing about 9,548 people with an annual payroll of $475,823,000. USPS data shows 8,795 residential mailboxes and 642 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,795Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:642Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,683Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,386Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:142Source: USPS
# of Businesses:566Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$118,911,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$475,823,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,548Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46706 is located in Dekalb County, Indiana, within the Auburn, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12140) and Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 42,223 people, about 47.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 46706. It covers 87.896 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.311 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Auburn, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:12140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:42,223Source: Census
MSA:Fort Wayne, IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:87.896 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.311 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4180.37 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1802674Source: Census
Place Name:Auburn city; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46710 | | 46705

Schools in ZIP Code 46706


ZIP Code 46706 is in the DeKalb County Central United School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

James R Watson Elementary School 901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
District: DeKalb County Central United School District
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch 400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
District: DeKalb County Central United School District
Gateway Woods School 14505 Klopfenstein
Leo, IN 46765
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oak Farm School 502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cedar Creek Amish School 12308 Page Rd
Grabill, IN 46741
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46706


Concordia Theological Seminary 6600 N Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4996
Type: Post Secondary
Ravenscroft Beauty College 4530 Lahmeyer Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Type: Post Secondary
Rudae's School Of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne 5317 Coldwater Rd Coldwater Crossing
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-5444
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University Fort Wayne 2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne 3800 North Anthony Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1489
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne 4122 Lima Road, Unit A5
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1046
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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