PlainZIP

Van Buren, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46991

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

1,797
23/sq mi
$47,692
Median income
$110,600
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46991 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46991 covers 79.2 square miles in Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,797 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46991 reports a modest median household income of $47,692 (35% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,327. Local economic indicators show a 25.2% poverty rate alongside 9.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $110,600 (43% below the state average), median rent at $918 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Grant County, letting you compare 46991 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 46991, Van Buren, 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

1,797

Population

79.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46991?

45.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$47,692

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$28,327

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 46991 ranks nationally

Van Buren, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,692 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

921

Total Housing Units

750

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$110,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$918

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 46991, employing approximately 667 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,238,000.

17

Businesses

667

Employees

$47.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46991 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 46991 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46991 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 46991 ranks #4 of 5 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
46792 Warren, IN 3,499 5.3 mi
46952 Marion, IN 20,308 7.0 mi
46933 Gas City, IN 6,414 11.0 mi
46953 Marion, IN 24,177 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grant County

46953 standard
Marion, IN
Pop: 24,177
46952 standard
Marion, IN
Pop: 20,308
46933 standard
Gas City, IN
Pop: 6,414
46989 standard
Upland, IN
Pop: 5,195
46928 standard
Fairmount, IN
Pop: 4,951
46938 standard
Jonesboro, IN
Pop: 3,200

Related Areas

Grant County Van Buren, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46991 in? ▼
ZIP code 46991 (Van Buren) is located in Grant County, Indiana. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46991? ▼
ZIP code 46991 in Van Buren, IN has a population of 1,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46991? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46991 is $47,692, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46991? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46991 is $110,600, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46991? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46991 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46991? ▼
ZIP code 46991 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46991? ▼
In ZIP code 46991, 41.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 46991? ▼
In ZIP code 46991, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46991? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46991 is 25.2% 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.