ZIP Code 46791 in Uniondale, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Uniondale, Indiana
County:Wells County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:40:45 AM
Population:922 [See All]
Area Code:260
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.8367, -85.2518
Land Area:16.178 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46791 has 922 residents and 353 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:922Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,025Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:678Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:57.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$111,563Source: Census ACS
Households:353Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$245,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.61Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.69Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7597616969731,0271,0521,0071,1048651,0809691,0151,025
Decennial Census918------------------922------
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: 44.4

Male Median Age: 44.3

Female Median Age: 44.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male242356461524221520324030433224171010
Female1927273725231724233247323829164514
Total435083834047393943648762816140211524
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:88495.98%
Black:10.11%
Hispanic:*293.15%
Asian:00%
American Indian:30.33%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:40.43%
Total:921100%
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:48352.39%44.3 years
Females:43947.61%44.5 years
Total:922100%44.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,02199.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.20%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:20.39%
Total Population:1,025100%
Total Native Population:1,02199.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:40.39%
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 $111,563, which is markedly greater than the state median ($70,051), is up $47,813 (75.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,188. Family households earn a median of $134,538 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $132,039). By gender, male median income is $70,701 and female is $70,365, which is much higher than the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $336 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 77.4%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.5%).

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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$63,750$62,656$66,563$58,194$58,000$63,958$64,239$64,833$74,375$100,139$97,000$127,869$111,563
Median Family Income$65,547$66,111$70,380$64,318$65,388$72,721$66,106$68,846$84,167$112,674$107,188$129,063$134,538
Median NonFamily Income$37,875$26,042$22,143$21,250$25,179$28,750$24,250$35,625$24,750$28,750$35,000$42,222$2,499
Median Male Income$50,781$53,850$68,036$68,262$67,992$71,380$70,104$61,250$60,750$61,181$63,498$68,300$70,701
Median Female Income$37,813$39,514$38,646$36,944$33,750$36,591$32,614$32,788$36,964$48,214$48,889$67,865$70,365
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:68576.54%
Unemployed:80.89%
Not In Labor Force:20222.57%
Total:895100%
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:26438.54%
Service:172.48%
Sales and Office:14020.44%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:14220.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:12217.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:685100%
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 $245,900, which is much higher than the state median ($201,600), is up $126,300 (105.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $109,900. The median gross rent is $964, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.75% (72.90% with a mortgage, 27.10% free-and-clear) and renters 4.25% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.51%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$119,600$124,100$152,900$154,200$131,600$133,500$146,300$139,900$136,000$195,400$217,900$277,800$245,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:210.53%
$500 to $999:947.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:631.58%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:210.53%
Total:19100%
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$0$642$710$812$815$819$919$925$850$875$850$944$964
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):31269.80%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):11625.95%
Renter Occupied:194.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:447100%

Occupied Housing Units:44790.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):479.51%
Total Housing Units:494100%
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:48097.17%
Multi-Family Units:10.20%
Other Units:132.63%
Total Housing Units:494100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.60%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 7.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 18.20%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.50%). College enrollment is 17.61%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:10.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9912.31%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):30738.18%
Some college, no degree:14718.28%
Associate's degree:394.85%
Bachelor's degree:13216.42%
Graduate or professional degree:799.83%
Total:804100%
High school or higher:70487.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:21126.24%
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:84775.96%
Public Insurance:18716.77%
No Insurance:817.26%
Total:1,115100%
Has Health Insurance:1,03492.74%
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 Poverty5.8%6.9%8.8%6.1%4.9%2.6%2.7%4.7%5.4%3.2%3.2%3.5%0.6%
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:179.66%
Kindergarten:2313.07%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6637.50%
High school (grades 9-12):3922.16%
College or graduate school:3117.61%
Total:176100%
Early Childhood:4022.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):12872.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46791 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 105 people with an annual payroll of $6,275,000. USPS data shows 260 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:260Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:378Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:259Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
# of Businesses:22Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,492,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,275,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:105Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46791 is located in Wells County, Indiana, within the Fort Wayne, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23060) and Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 451,440 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 46791. It covers 16.178 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.054 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Fort Wayne, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:23060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:451,440Source: Census
MSA:Fort Wayne, IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:16.178 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.054 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:1877786Source: Census
Place Name:Uniondale town; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46792 | | 46789

Schools in ZIP Code 46791


We could not locate which school district 46791 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Norwell High School 1100 E US 224
Ossian, IN 46777
District: Northern Wells Community SchoolsNearby
Norwell Middle School 1100 E US 224
Ossian, IN 46777
District: Northern Wells Community SchoolsNearby
Ossian Elementary 213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
District: Northern Wells Community SchoolsNearby
Lancaster Central School 3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
District: Northern Wells Community SchoolsNearby
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch 1100 E Spring St
Bluffton, IN 46714
District: Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School DistrictNearby
Wesleyan Heritage Academy 1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bethlehem Lutheran School 7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
District: Private SchoolNearby
Aboite Christian School 14615 Winters Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46791


Huntington University 2303 College Ave
Huntington, IN 46750
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College - Fort Wayne 7836 West Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4680
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College - Fort Wayne 7836 West Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4680
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne 2701 Spring St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808-3994
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana Institute Of Technology-College Of Professional Studies 1600 E. Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana Institute Of Technology 1600 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46803-1228
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]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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