ZIP Code 46959

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Miami · Miami County · Indiana

Population
231

81/sq mi

Median income
$78,750

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.4%

Median age 40.8

Land area
2.9 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46959 in Miami, Indiana has a population of 231. The median household income is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46959 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Miami, Miami County, Indiana. The area is home to 231 residents, producing a population density of 81 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 46959 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46959 sits at $78,750 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,839. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 39.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $905 per month, and 64.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46959 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Miami County, so you can benchmark 46959 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 →

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 46959, Miami, 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

231

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46959?

40.8

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$78,750

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$32,839

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

39.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

194

Total Housing Units

182

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$905

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46959 vs 46914 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
46914 Bunker Hill, IN 4,908 0.9 mi
46901 Kokomo, IN 37,633 7.1 mi
46967 Onward, IN 98 6.9 mi
46970 Peru, IN 23,766 9.9 mi
46994 Walton, IN 2,684 8.5 mi
46961 New Waverly, IN 99 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46959 in?
ZIP code 46959 (Miami) is located in Miami County, Indiana. Miami County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/miami-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46959?
ZIP code 46959 in Miami, IN has a population of 231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46959?
The median household income in ZIP 46959 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46959 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46959?
In ZIP code 46959, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46959?
In ZIP code 46959, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46959 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Miami, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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