46979 ZIP Code – Russiaville, Indiana
46979 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Russiaville, Indiana, part of Howard County with a population of approximately 5,159 residents. The median household income is $95,093 — above the Indiana average and above the national average. At $189,600, median home values run below the national average, with 92.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $913, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.4%, well below the national average. An estimated 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 43.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 46039, 46915, 46057.
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ZIP 46979 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46979 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,159 | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $95k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $189k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $913 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.4% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46039 – Forest
- 46915 – Burlington
- 46057 – Michigantown
- 46901 – Kokomo
- 46965 – Oakford
- 46049 – Kempton
- 46068 – Sharpsville
- 46902 – Kokomo
- 46998 – Young America
- 46045 – Goldsmith
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46039 | FOREST | 566 | $58,854 |
| 46915 | BURLINGTON | 724 | $56,250 |
| 46057 | MICHIGANTOWN | 1,042 | $74,375 |
| 46901 | KOKOMO | 38,719 | $59,629 |
| 46965 | OAKFORD | Not provided | Not provided |