46979 ZIP Code — Russiaville, IN

Howard County, Indiana

ZIP code 46979 is located in Russiaville, Indiana, within Howard County. It covers approximately 44.74 square miles and serves a population of 5,159 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46979

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,093. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 46979 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,159

population

44.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46979 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46979

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46979. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Russiaville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46039 Forest (2.9 mi) 46057 Michigantown (6.9 mi) 46915 Burlington (7.1 mi) 46049 Kempton (9.2 mi) 46068 Sharpsville (9.3 mi) 46901 Kokomo (9.5 mi) 46902 Kokomo (10.5 mi) 46920 Cutler (11 mi) 46041 Frankfort (11.7 mi) 46929 Flora (12.9 mi) 46932 Galveston (13.3 mi) 46050 Kirklin (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,159
Population density	115 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	44.74 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.4169
Longitude	-86.2886
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	44.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	33.6%	19.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,159

Population

115

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$95,093

Median household income

$39,233

Per capita income

$189,600

Median home value

$913

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,761

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

117

Under 5

119

211

5–9

213

202

10–14

205

152

15–19

153

139

20–24

141

258

25–34

261

271

35–44

274

344

45–54

349

181

55–59

183

165

60–64

168

348

65–74

352

154

75–84

156

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,245	24.1%
18 and over	3,914	75.9%
65 and over	1,053	20.4%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,879	92.5%
Two or more races	209	4%
Hispanic or Latino	117	2.2%
Other race	52	1%
Asian	10	0.2%
Black or African American	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.9%	44.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	33.4%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	33.6%	19.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$95,093

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,600
Median rent / month	$913
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	30.1%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	8.3%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	46.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.0%
Electricity	29.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	4.7%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,213	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	112	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	207	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	230	13.1%
Households with children under 18	583	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	715	40.6%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	17.0%
Married	63.2%	67.8%
Separated	0.1%	1.4%
Widowed	2.0%	4.2%
Divorced	6.6%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	5.3%
Kindergarten	90	7.1%
Elementary school	678	53.3%
High school	245	19.3%
College / grad school	191	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 26.6%

Construction 11.2%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Retail trade 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	70.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	428	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.3%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,923	95.4%
Spanish	17	0.3%
Other Indo-European	17	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,152	99.9%
Born in same state	5,123	99.3%
Born in different state	4,338	84.1%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	658	12.8%
Italian	617	12%
Arab	589	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	44	0.9%
English	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	92.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46979

What city is ZIP code 46979 in?

ZIP code 46979 is primarily assigned to Russiaville, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46979 in?

ZIP code 46979 falls within Howard County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46979 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 46979 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46979 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 46979 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 46979 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 46979 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46979?

The median home value in ZIP code 46979 is $189,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 46979 in?

ZIP code 46979 observes the EST timezone.