The 46794 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Wawaka in Indiana in Noble County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,709. An estimated 82.1% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $31,200. Median househould income is approximately $51,250, and an estimated 5% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 46794 is $51,250, while the region's mean household income is $75,183. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,200. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46794 of $31,200 is approximately 4.78% more than the per capita income in Indiana overall of $29,777. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.7% of the population in 46794 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 46794 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46794, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 46794 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46794 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.7%), followed by Some other race (1.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 46794 are older than average. The median age of 45.2 years in ZIP Code 46794 is approximately 18.64% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 46794 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 46794 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 46794, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Noble County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46794, an estimated 28.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.5% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 3.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Noble County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 28.0% |
In ZIP Code 46794, 82.1% of the population graduated high school, while 10.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 51.7% in this Noble County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 51.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46794 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 46794 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.8% of adults 18 and older in this Noble County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.6% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.1% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46794 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.8% of those 18 and above in 46794 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 46794 include obesity (40.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 21.8% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.6% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46794 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.59% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 46794 | 11.64¢/kWh | 10.75¢/kWh | 6.37¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 15.33¢/kWh | 12.7¢/kWh | 8.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.88¢/kWh | 12.66¢/kWh | 7.82¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 46794 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.73 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.92 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.1 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.53 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 46794, 56.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.4 minutes. Approximately 38.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46794 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 46794 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 38.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 1.4% |