City

Wawaka, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Noble County  ·  Indiana

👥1,138Population
💰$70,278Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$188,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 1.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic12.1%
Black1.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (6.4%)
HS Graduate266 (36.4%)
Some College182 (24.9%)
Associates68 (9.3%)
Bachelors32 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree135 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 24.9%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College24.9%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,278 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$188,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units592
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Wawaka, IN

Wawaka is a city in Indiana, located in Noble County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,138 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Wawaka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,278 is near the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wawaka is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wawaka is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.53%).

Wawaka, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Wawaka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46794 1,138 $70,278 $188,600 7.7% 22.9% 92.2%