46970 ZIP Code
Peru, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46970 |
| City/Town: | Peru |
| County: | Miami |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,363 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,291 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,314 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,953 |
| Median Home Value: | $103,400 |
| Land Area: | 179.9 sq miles
466.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7578, -86.0612 |
Population Information (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,363 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,564 | 53.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,799 | 46.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 977 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,309 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,586 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,719 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,529 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,756 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,018 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,127 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,634 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,637 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,566 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,123 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 382 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $103,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $802 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,953 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,636 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,317 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,181 | 71.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,455 | 28.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,243 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 691 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,304 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,782 | 41.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,463 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,497 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,660 | 10.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 846 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46970 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,291 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,273 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,645 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,314 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,713 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,117 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 559 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,324 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,419 | 83.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,170 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 460 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,414 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,016 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 38 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 498 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,324 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 888 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,086 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 607 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 253 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 172 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46970 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 627 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 823 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 921 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,314 | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,568 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,247 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,223 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 313 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 286 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46970 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,188 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,003 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 123 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 119 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 440 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46970 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 138 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 675 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,585 | 25.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 164 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,338 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 628 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 391 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 432 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,942 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 789 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 410 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 551 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,194 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,883 | 63.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,934 | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,788 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46970 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,169 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,343 | 38.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,461 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 420 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 170 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,023 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46970 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,553 | 75.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 714 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 252 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 198 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 30 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 224 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 715 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46970 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 238 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 519 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 812 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 819 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,577 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 912 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,022 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 549 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,487 | 35.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46970 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 82 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 720 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,354 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,009 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,479 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 309 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46970 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,937 | 68.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 689 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,701 | 19.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 179 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 83 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46970 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 616 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,713 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,110 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,197 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46970 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 850 | 13.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,134 | 34.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,324 | 21.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 788 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 535 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 421 | 6.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46970 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $935 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $382 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $802 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.38 |
Households (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,636 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,102 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,435 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,636 | 18.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,249 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,557 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,880 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46970 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,536 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,021 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,496 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,655 | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,973 | 18.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46970 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,270 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 374 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 287 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,243 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,524 | 28.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 842 | 16.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,422 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,770 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,982 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,475 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 223 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,891 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,361 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46970 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,135 | 81.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,068 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,288 | 56.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,775 | 43.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 307 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46970 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,177 | 99.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 283 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 186 | 65.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 186 | 65.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 186 | 65.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 39 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 114 | 40.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 2.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46970 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,386 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,493 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 893 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 694 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 140 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46970 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,636 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,877 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Peru, IN46970