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Swayzee, IN
Town in Grant County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46986.
Population
846
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,805
ZIP codes
1
Swayzee and its ZIP codes
Swayzee at a glance
- Swayzee is about 9.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,391, 9% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,000 (45% below Indiana) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Swayzee, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swayzee, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,391
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$121,000
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
88.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (154), Irish Americans (77), Mexican Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Swayzee.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,159
27,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $7,649 per person
PPP loans
$1.5M
58 loans, 167 jobs reported
How people get to work
Swayzee, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swayzee, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swayzee, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Swayzee
1 in or overlapping Swayzee. Population shown
Cities near Swayzee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SimsCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| SweetserTown | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ConverseTown | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GreentownTown | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| MarionCity | 8.5 mi | 15.7 |
| AmboyTown | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| JalapaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| JonesboroCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FairmountTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Gas CityCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| SomersetCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swayzee, IN in?
- Swayzee is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Swayzee, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Swayzee include 46986.
- What is the population of Swayzee, IN?
- About 846 people live in Swayzee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swayzee?
- Nearby places include Sims (1.7 mi), Herbst (2 mi), Mier (4.8 mi), Sweetser (5.1 mi), Point Isabel (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023