| City: | Wolflake, Indiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Wolf Lake |
| County: | Noble County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:48:50 AM |
| Population: | 57 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 260 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3346, -85.4973 |
| Land Area: | 0.028 sq mi |
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Wolf Lake's post office serves far more people than live here. With 69 PO Boxes for just 11 occupied households, the adoption rate of 6.27 means this office handles mail for customers scattered across the surrounding countryside. The ZIP covers only 0.015 square miles of incorporated area, but its reach extends well beyond town limits.
The delivery pattern tells the story: one city carrier route serves the compact village center, while one rural route extends into the farmland beyond. There's no highway route here. Most customers pick up mail at the post office rather than receive it at roadside boxes. That's common in areas where rural addresses lack consistent delivery, or where people prefer the security of a locked box.
US Highway 33 runs through town and shows up in the street data with 7 ZIP+4 records. One address on West Noble Street appears in the postal database. The post office itself maintains entries for administrative purposes. But the limited street delivery infrastructure means most residents and businesses rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.
The 2020 Census counted 57 people living here, with a median age of 26.5 years. That's younger than most rural Indiana communities. All 11 households were occupied year-round. The area has minimal diversity: 34 white residents, 17 identifying as two or more races, and 3 Asian residents. The median household income of $17,192 reflects the small sample size and shouldn't be taken as representative of the broader service area.
The ZIP supports 26 businesses drawing from the regional customer base. Five establishments employ 21 people according to business statistics. The postal database shows one address with suite numbers on US Highway 33, indicating a multi-tenant commercial building. The limited commercial infrastructure supports the conclusion that this is primarily a service hub rather than an employment center.
The street pattern is dominated by US Highway 33, which serves as the main commercial corridor. With only two streets appearing in postal records, this reflects a very compact incorporated area where most delivery happens through PO Boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 46796 has 57 residents and 11 households (average 5.18 persons per household). The median age is 26.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.9% male and 56.1% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.6%, much lower than the state average of 77.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.4%, which is much higher than the state average (8.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (3.9%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 57Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 217Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,035.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 109 | 217 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 57 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 26.5
Male Median Age: 25.5
Female Median Age: 27
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| White: | 34 | 44.16% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 23 | 29.87% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 3.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 17 | 22.08% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 25 | 43.86% | 25.5 years |
| Females: | 32 | 56.14% | 27.0 years |
| Total: | 57 | 100% | 26.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 217 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 217 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 217 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 15.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 34 | 15.67% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 183 | 84.33% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 34 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 83 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 17.50%, which is on par with the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 168 | 77.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 49 | 22.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 217 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 145 | 54.51% |
| Public Insurance: | 83 | 31.20% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 266 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 228 | 85.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 46796 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 21 people with an annual payroll of $750,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 151Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $155,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $750,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 21Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46796 is located in Noble County, Indiana, within the Kendallville, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28340) and Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 47,417 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 46796. It covers 0.028 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kendallville, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 47,417Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.028 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 46796 is in the Central Noble Community School Corporation, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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 January 1, 2026.