ZIP Code 46982 - Silver Lake Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 46982 is located in Silver Lake Indiana. Portions of 46982 are also in Lake Township (Kosciusko County) and Seward Township and Pleasant Township (Wabash County) and Henry Township (Fulton County) and Clay Township (Kosciusko County) and Jackson Township (Kosciusko County). 46982 is primarily within Kosciusko County, with some portions in Wabash County and Fulton County. Regionally, 46982 is located in the Southbend-Elkhart Area.
ZIP Code 46982 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Silver Lake |
| Primary County | Kosciusko County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,730 |
| Area Code(s) | 260 / 574 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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46982 Demographics
46982 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 46982 is White. The current unemployment level in 46982 is 3.6%.
| Population | 2,730 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 61 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,077 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,242 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $428,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.91% |
46982 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,538 | 98.91% |
| Black | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46982 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 151 | 9.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 55 | 3.6% |
| High School Diploma | 803 | 52.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 73 | 4.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 70 | 4.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 194 | 12.7% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 7.99% |
| Masters Degree | 58 | 3.8% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 0.07% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
46982 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.05867004, -85.88879395 |
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| Regions | Southbend-Elkhart Area Ft. Wayne Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Warsaw, IN Wabash, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 45 Square Miles |
46982 Schools
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46982 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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