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Noble County, IN
16 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Noble County, Indiana.
Population
47,495
Land area
411sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Noble County
Noble County at a glance
- Noble County is 40% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,723, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,800 (10% below Indiana) and median rent is $832 a month.
- Its largest cities are Kendallville (10,556), Ligonier (4,347) and Avilla (2,878).
Local data for Noble County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Noble County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,723
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$196,800
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,347), Mexican Americans (4,737), Irish Americans (3,775).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,828
16,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
PPP loans
$76.7M
1,026 loans, 8,458 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$89.99K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Noble County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Noble County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
353
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Noble County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Noble County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Noble County, IN?
- Kendallville is the largest city or town in Noble County, with about 10,556 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Noble County?
- Noble County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46701, 46710, 46732, 46755, 46760.
- What is the population of Noble County, IN?
- About 47,495 people live in Noble County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Noble County?
- Noble County borders Allen County, Elkhart County, Kosciusko County, DeKalb County, LaGrange County, Steuben County, Whitley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023