46979 ZIP Code, Russiaville, IN
46979 is a ZIP code in Russiaville, Indiana — mostly in Howard County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton and Tipton counties. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46039, 46915 and 46057. 4,908 people live here in 1,831 households. With about 110 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (92%). Median household income is $88,832, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Russiaville, IN
- County: Howard County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 4,908
- Median household income: $88,832
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,908 |
| Households | 1,831 |
| Median household income | $88,832 |
| Income per person | $41,733 |
| Median age | 44.2 |
| Homeowners | 92.0% |
| Median home value | $213,500 |
| Median rent | $760 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Broadband internet | 91.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.5% |
| $50–75K | 12.9% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 27.0% |
| $150–200K | 13.4% |
| $200K+ | 6.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 16.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.9% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 65.4% |
| Owned outright | 23.9% |
| Rented | 7.5% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.5% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 46979
68 business establishments with 380 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 12
- Retail Trade: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Manufacturing: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46039 (4.5 mi)
- 46915 — Burlington town, IN (6.7 mi)
- 46057 — Michigantown town, IN (8.3 mi)
- 46901 — Kokomo city, IN (9 mi)
- 46965 — Kokomo city, IN (9.2 mi)
- 46068 — Sharpsville town, IN (9.4 mi)
- 46902 — Kokomo city, IN (9.6 mi)
- 46049 — Kempton town, IN (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 46979
- Russiaville, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Howard County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 6: highest median household income in Howard County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median home value in Howard County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Howard County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Howard County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Howard County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Howard County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Howard County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Howard County
Mail every home in 46979
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46979, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46979 in?
- 46979 is a Russiaville, IN mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Russiaville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46979 in?
- 46979 is mostly in Howard County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Clinton and Tipton counties.
- What is the population of 46979?
- About 4,908 people (±599), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,893.
- What is the median household income in 46979?
- $88,832 (±$16,723), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 46979?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46979 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46979?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46039 (4.5 mi), 46915 (6.7 mi, Burlington), 46057 (8.3 mi, Michigantown), 46901 (9 mi, Kokomo), 46965 (9.2 mi, Kokomo) and 46068 (9.4 mi, Sharpsville).
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