ZIP Code 46962 - North Manchester Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 46962 is located in North Manchester Indiana. Portions of 46962 are also in Laketon and Liberty Mills and Chester Township (Wabash County) and Pleasant Township (Wabash County) and Jackson Township (Kosciusko County) and Paw Paw Township and Cleveland Township (Whitley County). 46962 is primarily within Wabash County, with some portions in Kosciusko County and Whitley County. Regionally, 46962 is located in the Ft. Wayne Area.
ZIP Code 46962 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | North Manchester |
| Primary County | Wabash County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,491 |
| Area Code(s) | 260 / 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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46962 Demographics
46962 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 46962 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46962 is White. The current unemployment level in 46962 is 3.6%.
| Population | 8,491 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.14% |
| Population Density | 81 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,587 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,145 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $452,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 87.83% |
46962 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,210 | 94.25% |
| Black | 192 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.15% |
46962 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 960 | 90.4% |
| Black | 5 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 7.25% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.85% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46962 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 468 | 8.51% |
| Bachelor Degree | 788 | 14.34% |
| High School Diploma | 2,267 | 41.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 49 | 0.89% |
| GED or Alternate | 308 | 5.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 737 | 13.41% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 5.13% |
| Masters Degree | 431 | 7.84% |
| Professional Degree | 74 | 1.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 93 | 1.69% |
46962 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.98386383, -85.76477814 |
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| Regions | Ft. Wayne Area Southbend-Elkhart Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Wabash, IN Warsaw, IN Fort Wayne, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 105 Square Miles |
46962 Schools
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46962 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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