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ZIP Code 46970
Peru, IN, Miami County
Population
23,020
Land area
179.9sq mi
People per sq mi
128
City
Peru
ZIP 46970 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 46970 at a glance
- ZIP 46970 (Peru) is 33% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,842, 20% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,700 (46% below Indiana) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for ZIP 46970
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 46970, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,842
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$118,700
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
24.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
436
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,179
$218M annual payroll
PPP loans
$23.65M
461 loans
Campaign donations
$59.81K
15% D, 38% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 46970, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 46970, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 46970
ZIP codes near 46970
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 46958Mexico | 4.7 mi | 1.3 |
| 46961Onward | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| 46967Onward | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 46971Grissom AFB | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| 46926Chili | 9 mi | 35.8 |
| 46914Miami | 9.2 mi | 29 |
| 46959Miami | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| 46994Walton | 11 mi | 57.7 |
| 46911North Grove | 11 mi | 38.3 |
| 46988Twelve Mile | 12 mi | 26.7 |
| 46951Macy | 13 mi | 66.7 |
| 46992Wabash | 14 mi | 163.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 46970?
- ZIP code 46970 is in Peru, IN (Miami County).
- What county is ZIP code 46970 in?
- ZIP code 46970 is mostly in Miami County, Indiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 46970?
- About 23,020 people live in the 46970 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.