NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 46979

IN · Population: 5,159

B+
76/100
90
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
Zip 46979, IN — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 46979

Zip code 46979 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 5,159 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $95,093 and home values around $189,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$95,093
Home Value
$189,600
Rent
$913/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
28.5%
Unemployment
8.7%
Owner-Occupied
93.6%
Rent Burden
11.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).