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Nappanee, IN
City in Elkhart County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46550.
Population
6,815
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,382
ZIP codes
1
Nappanee and its ZIP codes
Nappanee at a glance
- Nappanee is about 7.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 104th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $68,892, 4% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,600 (9% above Indiana) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Nappanee, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nappanee, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,892
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$238,600
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,569), Mexican Americans (826), Dutch Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elkhart County. PPP loans are for Nappanee.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,710
126,935 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,348
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,288 per person
PPP loans
$39.1M
256 loans, 4,150 jobs reported
How people get to work
Nappanee, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled19.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nappanee, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
340
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nappanee, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Nappanee
1 in or overlapping Nappanee. Population shown
Cities near Nappanee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WakarusaTown | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| BremenTown | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| MilfordTown | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| WyattCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| New ParisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BourbonTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| LeesburgTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Etna GreenTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Hoffman LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| GoshenCity | 13 mi | 17.9 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| SyracuseTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LakevilleTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nappanee, IN in?
- Nappanee is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Nappanee, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nappanee include 46550.
- What is the population of Nappanee, IN?
- About 6,815 people live in Nappanee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nappanee?
- Nearby places include Wakarusa (6.1 mi), Bremen (7.3 mi), Milford (9 mi), Wyatt (10 mi), New Paris (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023