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ZIP Code 46979

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,026

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 46979

What is the median household income in 46979?
The median household income in 46979 is $93,571 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 46979?
The poverty rate in 46979 is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 46979?
$205,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 46979?
The median gross rent in 46979 is $850 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 46979 residents have a college degree?
31.4% of adults in 46979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,026
Median Income
$93,571
Median Home Value
$205,000
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.6%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,631 (+17.1%) Home Value: +$44,700 (+27.9%) Poverty Rate: +3.3 pp (+825%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+6.8%) Unemployment: +3.4 pp (+81%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,026
Median Age 43.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 91.3% Black 0.2% Asian 0.3% Two or More 6.2% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.0%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $93,571 ±$20,267
Per Capita Income $105,833
Median Family Income $106,406
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Child Poverty Rate 6.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 34.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
0.8%
$15–25k
2.5%
$25–35k
4.1%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
12.3%
$75–100k
18.1%
$100–150k
25.3%
$150–200k
13.3%
$200k+
9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,836
Owner-Occupied 91.8%
Renter-Occupied 8.2%
Vacancy Rate 4.7%
Median Home Value $205,000
Median Gross Rent $850
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 4.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.9%
$50–100k
6.8%
$100–200k
16.7%
$200–300k
33.8%
$300–500k
16.4%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.7%
$500–1k
40.7%
$1–1.5k
31.9%
$1.5–2k
6.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.9%
1 vehicle
14.9%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3+
41.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
93.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
0.2%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.5%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
10.1%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 96.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 31.4%
Graduate Degree 8.8%
Some College / Associate 25.2%
Less Than High School 0.3%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.5%
Unemployment Rate 7.6%
Work from Home 8.8%
Self-Employed 8.8%
Government Workers 12.2%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.5%
Manufacturing
25.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Retail
7.0%
Prof. Services
6.8%
Construction
6.7%
Transportation
5.2%
Finance
3.3%
Public Admin
3.2%
Wholesale
1.9%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
32.5%
Production
25.8%
Food Prep
19.6%
Sales
12.3%
Construction
9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.5 min
Drove Alone 79.1%
Carpool 11.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.8%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,750
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 66.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
10.7%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
15.9%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
12.7%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 22.4% Working age (18–64): 77.6% 65 and over: 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.3%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
40.0%
Africa
33.3%
Europe
26.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.7%
With a Disability 13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.9%
Uninsured 8.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.3%
Has a Computer 93.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023