The 46562 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Pierceton in Indiana in Kosciusko County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,010. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $51,988. The ZIP Code 46562 has a median age of approximately 41.7 years, with 21.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 90.0% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $26,156.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 46562 is $51,988, while the region's mean household income is $66,718. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,156. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46562 of $26,156 is approximately 12.16% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 11.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately20% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 46562 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.2% of 46562 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46562, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 7.7% of 46562 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46562 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Some other race (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 46562 are older than average. The median age of 41.7 years in ZIP Code 46562 is approximately 9.45% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 46562 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 46562 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 46562, 93.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kosciusko County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46562, an estimated 26.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kosciusko County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.7% |
In ZIP Code 46562, 90.0% of the population graduated high school, while 16.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.6% in this Kosciusko County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46562 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46562 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46562 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.08% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 46562 | 10.96¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 8.85¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 16.19¢/kWh | 13.85¢/kWh | 9.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 46562 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.75 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.88 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.1 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.57 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.46 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 46562, 62.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.8 minutes. Approximately 46.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46562 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 46562 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.0% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 46.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.9% |
| Public administration | 0.4% |