City

Nappanee, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Elkhart County  ·  Indiana

👥12,442Population
💰$80,403Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$232,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 12.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic12.9%
Black1.2%
Asian1.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma190 (3.1%)
HS Graduate2,462 (40.4%)
Some College1,012 (16.6%)
Associates649 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,086 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree690 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College16.6%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,403 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$232,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units4,656
Vacant Units320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
66%
About Nappanee, IN

Nappanee is a city in Indiana, located in Elkhart County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,442 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.2 years.

Economically, Nappanee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,403 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nappanee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nappanee is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.09%).

Nappanee, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Nappanee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46550 12,442 $80,403 $232,300 $867 3.5% 29.2% 70.4%