ZIP Code 46787 - South Whitley Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 46787 is located in South Whitley Indiana. Portions of 46787 are also in Cleveland Township (Whitley County) and Washington Township (Whitley County) and Richland Township (Whitley County) and Jackson Township (Kosciusko County) and Monroe Township (Kosciusko County) and Columbia Township (Whitley County). 46787 is primarily within Whitley County, with some portions in Kosciusko County. Regionally, 46787 is located in the Ft. Wayne Area.
ZIP Code 46787 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | South Whitley |
| Primary County | Whitley County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 4,077 |
| Area Code(s) | 260 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 46787 Map
46787 Demographics
46787 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 46787 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46787 is White. The current unemployment level in 46787 is 3.6%.
| Population | 4,077 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.75% |
| Population Density | 66 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,369 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $342,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.54% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.46% |
46787 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,039 | 98.54% |
| Black | 11 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46787 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 829 | 94.31% |
| Black | 10 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46787 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 207 | 9.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 185 | 8.28% |
| High School Diploma | 962 | 43.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 1.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 142 | 6.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 370 | 16.56% |
| Associates Degree | 279 | 12.49% |
| Masters Degree | 64 | 2.86% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
46787 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.06512833, -85.62085724 |
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| Regions | Ft. Wayne Area Southbend-Elkhart Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Fort Wayne, IN Warsaw, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 62 Square Miles |
46787 Schools
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46787 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 56a - Lake Country | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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