ZIP Code 46991

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Van Buren · Grant County · Indiana

Population
1,797

23/sq mi

Median income
$47,692

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,600

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.1%

Median age 45

Land area
79.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46991 in Van Buren, Indiana has a population of 1,797. The median household income is $47,692, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $110,600, 60% below the US average. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46991 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.2 square miles in Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana. The area is home to 1,797 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 46991 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46991 sits at $47,692 (35% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,327. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $110,600 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $918 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46991 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grant County, so you can benchmark 46991 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 46991, Van Buren, 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

1,797

Population

79.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46991 vs 46792 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Van Buren, IN

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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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