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Grant County
Sweetser, IN
46987
46987 ZIP Code — Sweetser, IN
Grant County, Indiana
ZIP code 46987 is located in
Sweetser ,
Indiana ,
within Grant County .
It covers approximately 0.89 square miles and serves a population of
1,053 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 46987
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $74,417. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 46987 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,053
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
0.89 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.5702
Longitude
-85.7724
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.4%
53.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
39.5%
29.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.7%
1.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$74,417
Median household income
$130,100
Median home value
$1,000
Median monthly rent
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 263 25.0% 18 and over 790 75.0% 65 and over 161 15.3% Median age 38.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,021 97% Two or more races 30 2.8% Asian 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.4%
53.2%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
39.5%
29.0%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
16.3%
19.8%
Over $200k
1.7%
1.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 14.4% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 28.5% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $74,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $130,100 Median rent / month $1,000 Owner occupied 83.8% Renter occupied 16.2% Vacant 7.3% Single-family detached 97.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.2% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.60
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.9% 2000–2009 1.7% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 15.1% 1970–1979 13.1% 1960–1969 14.8% 1950–1959 16.3% 1940–1949 4.7% 1939 or earlier 20.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.7% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 13.1% 3 bedrooms 57.0% 4 bedrooms 17.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 24.8% 2 vehicles 46.9% 3 or more 26.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.5% Electricity 34.6% Solar 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 238 55.2% Cohabiting couple 30 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 61 14.2% Female householder, no spouse 102 23.7% Households with children under 18 171 39.7% Households with seniors (65+) 108 25.1% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.1% 10.1% Married 57.7% 55.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.5% 8.9% Divorced 1.7% 25.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
34.4%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 25.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 1.8% Kindergarten 17 7.8% Elementary school 145 66.5% High school 46 21.1% College / grad school 6 2.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Professional & management
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Public administration
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.9% Service 16.1% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 8.4% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.7% Government 22.1% Self-employed 0.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.7% Carpool 7.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 2.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.3% Retirement income 26.9% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 5.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 37.7% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.7% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 25.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 22.4% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 10.8% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.2% Visited dentist 63.6% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 14.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 96 12.2%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 6.1% 18–64 years 6.0% 65 and over 50.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.4% Public insurance 32.9% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 995 94.5% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,051 99.8% Born in same state 1,051 99.8% Born in different state 887 84.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 151 14.3% French 113 10.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 110 10.4% English 21 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 98.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46987
What city is ZIP code 46987 in?
ZIP code 46987 is primarily assigned to Sweetser, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46987 in?
ZIP code 46987 falls within Grant County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46987 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 46987 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 46987 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 46987 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46987?
The median home value in ZIP code 46987 is $130,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 46987?
ZIP code 46987 has an estimated population of 1,053 residents, with a density of 1,178 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 46987 in?
ZIP code 46987 observes the EST timezone.
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