CensusEasy
ZIP CODE TABULATION AREA

46979

Indiana · 4,908 residents · 44.7 sq mi
Compare

ZIP 46979 is home to 4,908 people in Howard County. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 44.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than in Howard County as a whole. The foreign-born share is 0%. Median home value sits at $213,500.

$88,832
US average: $82,259
$41,733
US average: $44,673
$213,500
US average: $376,019
28.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
44.7 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.4%
Age 65+
19.6%
50.4%
49.6%
2.68 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,435)
Black1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(162)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other5.1%(250)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Howard County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 4HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
46901$60,495
46902$62,126
46936$79,900
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 46979?

ZIP code 46979 has about 4,908 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46979?

The typical household in ZIP code 46979 earns about $88,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 46979 expensive?

In ZIP code 46979, the median home is worth about $213,500, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 46979?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 46979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46979?

About 5.1% of people in ZIP code 46979 live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Containing area
Howard County
Other ZIP codes in Howard County
ZIP 46901ZIP 46902ZIP 46936ZIP 46965ZIP 46937

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024