PlainZIP

Kewanna, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46939

Fulton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,101
9/sq mi
$69,000
Median income
$140,700
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kewanna pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46939 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46939 covers 244.3 square miles in Kewanna, Fulton County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,101 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46939 reports a modest median household income of $69,000 (6% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,014. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $140,700 (27% below the state average), median rent at $594 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 46939 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Fulton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46939

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kewanna, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46939.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46939, Kewanna, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,101

Population

244.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 46939?

46.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$69,000

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,014

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46939 ranks nationally

Kewanna, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,000 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,039

Total Housing Units

800

Occupied Units

239

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$140,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$594

Median Rent

1959

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2022)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46939 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +12.9% 167
2019 -2.8% 162
2020 +10.8% 180
2021 +7.5% 193
2022 +10.3% 213

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 46939, employing approximately 281 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,479,000.

24

Businesses

281

Employees

$11.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 4 16.7%
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.7%
Wholesale trade 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46939 vs 46950 →

ZIP 46939 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46939 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46939 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46939 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46950 Lucerne, IN 643 7.7 mi
46922 Delong, IN 61 10.1 mi
46931 Fulton, IN 188 7.9 mi
46978 Royal Center, IN 2,059 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

46975 standard
Rochester, IN
Pop: 14,691
46511 standard
Culver, IN
Pop: 4,435
46910 standard
Akron, IN
Pop: 3,360
46931 standard
Fulton, IN
Pop: 188
46922 standard
Delong, IN
Pop: 61

Related Areas

Fulton County Kewanna, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46939 in? ▼
ZIP code 46939 (Kewanna) is located in Fulton County, Indiana. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46939? ▼
ZIP code 46939 in Kewanna, IN has a population of 2,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46939? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46939 is $69,000, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46939? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46939 is $140,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46939? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46939 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46939? ▼
ZIP code 46939 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 281 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46939? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46939 are: Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46939? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46939 increased by 10.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46939? ▼
In ZIP code 46939, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46939? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46939 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46939? ▼
In ZIP code 46939, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46939? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46939 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.