46991 ZIP Code — Van Buren, IN

Grant County, Indiana

ZIP code 46991 is located in Van Buren, Indiana, within Grant County. It covers approximately 32.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46991

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 $96,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,295. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46991 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,879

population

32.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46991 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46991

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46991. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Van Buren	Acceptable
Van Buren	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46792 Warren (4.9 mi) 46952 Marion (5.6 mi) 46953 Marion (10.1 mi) 46933 Gas City (10.6 mi) 46940 La Fontaine (11.3 mi) 46989 Upland (12.1 mi) 46766 Liberty Center (12.4 mi) 47359 Montpelier (13 mi) 46781 Poneto (13.1 mi) 47348 Hartford City (14.4 mi) 46702 Andrews (14.5 mi) 46750 Huntington (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,879
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	32.53 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.6251
Longitude	-85.5083
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	51.1%	53.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	29.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,879

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$48,295

Median household income

$23,985

Per capita income

$96,400

Median home value

$937

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

816

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

134

120

35–44

119

164

45–54

163

55–59

110

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	23.9%
18 and over	1,430	76.1%
65 and over	227	12.1%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,840	97.6%
Two or more races	33	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	53.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	29.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 25.4%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	25.4%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$48,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.3%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,400
Median rent / month	$937
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	36.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.8%
Electricity	38.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.9%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	113	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	108	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	278	32.6%
Households with children under 18	253	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	21.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	18.4%
Married	52.8%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	2.9%	4.8%
Divorced	14.4%	29.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.5%
Kindergarten	31	9.0%
Elementary school	201	58.4%
High school	72	20.9%
College / grad school	35	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 8.1%

Public administration 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 40.1%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 13.9%

Female-led households 41.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,746	92.9%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,873	99.7%
Born in same state	1,865	99.3%
Born in different state	1,632	86.9%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	285	15.2%
French	155	8.2%
Arab	118	6.3%
Polish	33	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.6%
English	4	0.2%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46991

What city is ZIP code 46991 in?

ZIP code 46991 is primarily assigned to Van Buren, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46991 in?

ZIP code 46991 falls within Grant County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46991?

24% of residents in ZIP code 46991 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46991?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46991?

The median home value in ZIP code 46991 is $96,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 46991?

ZIP code 46991 has an estimated population of 1,879 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46991 in?

ZIP code 46991 observes the EST timezone.