PlainZIP

Logansport, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46947

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

28,866
60/sq mi
$54,791
Median income
$126,800
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Logansport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46947 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46947 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, with 28,866 residents across 480.3 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46947 reports a modest median household income of $54,791 (26% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,592. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $126,800 (34% below the state average), median rent at $804 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46947, plus 6 more within Cass County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 46947

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Logansport, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46947.

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 46947, Logansport, 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

28,866

Population

480.3

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 46947?

40.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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?

$54,791

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$28,592

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46947 ranks nationally

Logansport, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,791 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,051

Total Housing Units

11,136

Occupied Units

915

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$126,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1956

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

+16.3%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46947 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 128
2021 +10.0% 141
2022 +15.7% 163
2023 +3.6% 169
2024 +16.3% 197

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 529 business establishments in ZIP 46947, employing approximately 11,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $534,420,000.

529

Businesses

11,403

Employees

$534.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 87 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 71 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 69 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 66 12.5%
Construction 40 7.6%
Manufacturing 40 7.6%
Finance and insurance 35 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.5%
Wholesale trade 24 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.3%
Information 7 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%

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 46947 vs 46950 →

ZIP 46947 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 46947 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 46947 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 46947 ranks #4 of 6 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 8.5 mi
46994 Walton, IN 2,684 8.9 mi
46917 Camden, IN 1,853 10.7 mi
46978 Royal Center, IN 2,059 9.8 mi
46988 Twelve Mile, IN 823 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cass County

46932 standard
Galveston, IN
Pop: 3,448
46994 standard
Walton, IN
Pop: 2,684
46978 standard
Royal Center, IN
Pop: 2,059
46988 standard
Twelve Mile, IN
Pop: 823
46950 standard
Lucerne, IN
Pop: 643
46998 standard
Young America, IN
Pop: 112

Related Areas

Cass County Logansport, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46947 in? ▼
ZIP code 46947 (Logansport) is located in Cass County, Indiana. Cass County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cass-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46947? ▼
ZIP code 46947 in Logansport, IN has a population of 28,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46947? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46947 is $54,791, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46947? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46947 is $126,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46947? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46947 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46947? ▼
ZIP code 46947 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 11,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46947? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46947 are: Retail trade (87), Health care and social assistance (71), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46947? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46947 increased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 46947? ▼
In ZIP code 46947, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 46947? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46947 is 20.7 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 46947? ▼
In ZIP code 46947, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46947? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46947 is 14.4% 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.