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46979

Indiana · 4,908 residents · 44.744 sq mi
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ZIP 46979 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,832. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $213,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Howard County median.

$88,832
US average: $82,259
$213,500
US average: $376,019
28.3%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score22.5%(1,102)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
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.

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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