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Peru, IN
City in Miami County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46970.
Population
10,901
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,156
ZIP codes
1
Peru and its ZIP codes
Peru at a glance
- Peru is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 79th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $46,159, 36% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,500 (58% below Indiana) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for Peru, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peru, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,159
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$92,500
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,934), Irish Americans (1,382), Mexican Americans (313).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miami County. PPP loans are for Peru.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,330
9,103 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $6,447 per person
PPP loans
$23.65M
461 loans, 2,891 jobs reported
How people get to work
Peru, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peru, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peru, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Peru
1 in or overlapping Peru. Population shown
Cities near Peru
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MexicoCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.5 |
| DenverTown | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Bunker HillTown | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| OnwardTown | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Grissom AFBCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4 |
| MiamiCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Twelve MileCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WaltonTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AnokaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Bennetts SwitchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| WabashCity | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| RoannTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| AmboyTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peru, IN in?
- Peru is in Miami County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Peru, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Peru include 46970.
- What is the population of Peru, IN?
- About 10,901 people live in Peru, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peru?
- Nearby places include Mexico (4.2 mi), Denver (7.1 mi), Chili (7.2 mi), Bunker Hill (7.2 mi), Onward (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023