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ZIP Code 46742
Hamilton, IN, Steuben County
Population
3,292
Land area
51.9sq mi
People per sq mi
63
City
Hamilton
ZIP 46742 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 46742 at a glance
- ZIP 46742 (Hamilton) is 67% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,750 a year, 9% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,500 (15% above Indiana) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for ZIP 46742
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 46742, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,750
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$250,500
Prices +10.4% in a year
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
27.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
63
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
906
$34.37M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.18M
87 loans
Campaign donations
$8,161
8% D, 61% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 46742, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 46742, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 46742
ZIP codes near 46742
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 43518Edon | 7.3 mi | 68.5 |
| 43505Blakeslee | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 46779Pleasant Lake | 8 mi | 32.7 |
| 46721Butler | 8.9 mi | 78.5 |
| 46793Waterloo | 9.8 mi | 53 |
| 46705Ashley | 9.9 mi | 22.2 |
| 43517Edgerton | 10 mi | 63.9 |
| 46703Angola | 11 mi | 121.1 |
| 46737Fremont | 11 mi | 63.7 |
| 43543Montpelier | 14 mi | 84.7 |
| 49255Montgomery | 15 mi | 39.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 46742?
- ZIP code 46742 is in Hamilton, IN (Steuben County).
- What county is ZIP code 46742 in?
- ZIP code 46742 is mostly in Steuben County, Indiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 46742?
- About 3,292 people live in the 46742 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.