46987 ZIP Code, Sweetser, IN
46987 is a ZIP code in Sweetser, Indiana in Grant County. It covers 0.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 46919, 46986 and 46953. 1,055 people live here in 450 households. At about 1,180 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $80,893, above the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sweetser, IN
- County: Grant County
- Land area: 0.9 sq mi
- Population: 1,055
- Median household income: $80,893
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,055 |
| Households | 450 |
| Median household income | $80,893 |
| Income per person | $34,353 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Homeowners | 80.4% |
| Median home value | $152,500 |
| Median rent | $1,063 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% |
| Broadband internet | 97.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 13.8% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 10.0% |
| $75–100K | 28.7% |
| $100–150K | 17.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–44 | 18.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.2% |
| 75+ | 3.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.8% |
| Owned outright | 25.4% |
| Rented | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.0% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.8% |
Businesses in 46987
21 business establishments with 128 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 4
- Information: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 46919 — Converse town, IN (5.7 mi)
- 46986 — Sims CDP, IN (5.8 mi)
- 46953 — Marion city, IN (7.2 mi)
- 46952 — Marion city, IN (7.4 mi)
- 46984 — Somerset CDP, IN (7.6 mi)
- 46940 — Somerset CDP, IN (9.3 mi)
- 46911 — Amboy town, IN (10.1 mi)
- 46936 — Greentown town, IN (10.3 mi)
Areas that include 46987
- Sweetser, IN ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Grant County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 10: highest median household income in Grant County
- No. 4 of 10: highest median home value in Grant County
- No. 5 of 10: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Grant County
- No. 4 of 10: highest share of households with children in Grant County
- No. 3 of 10: lowest median age in Grant County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 46987, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 46987 in?
- 46987 is a Sweetser, IN mailing address. By land area, 92% lies inside Sweetser; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 46987 in?
- 46987 is in Grant County.
- What is the population of 46987?
- About 1,055 people (±371), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,010.
- What is the median household income in 46987?
- $80,893 (±$8,997), 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 46987?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 46987 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46987?
- The closest, measured center to center: 46919 (5.7 mi, Converse), 46986 (5.8 mi, Sims), 46953 (7.2 mi, Marion), 46952 (7.4 mi, Marion), 46984 (7.6 mi, Somerset) and 46940 (9.3 mi, Somerset).
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