ZIP Code 46928
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Fairmount · Grant County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,951
- Median income
- $67,412
- Median home value
- $126,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.4%
- Land area
- 187.5 sq mi
26/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46928 in Fairmount, Indiana has a population of 4,951. The median household income is $67,412, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $126,300, 55% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46928 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.5 square miles in Fairmount, Grant County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,951 residents, producing a population density of 26 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46928 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46928 sits at $67,412 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,899. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $126,300 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $895 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46928 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grant County, so you can benchmark 46928 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46928
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46928.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46928, Fairmount, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,951
Population
187.5
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46928?
46.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$67,412
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$31,899
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
2,103
Total Housing Units
1,928
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,300
Median Home Value
-35% vs state
$895
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46928 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 128 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 144 |
| 2022 | +5.1% | 152 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 172 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 174 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 46928, employing approximately 517 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,395,000.
60
Businesses
517
Employees
$16.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 26.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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