ZIP Code 46970 is located in Peru Indiana. Portions of 46970 are also in Mexico and Grissom AFB and Jefferson Township (Miami County) and Peru Township and Washington Township (Miami County) and Pipe Creek Township (Miami County) and Butler Township (Miami County) and Richland Township (Miami County) and Erie Township and Miami Township and Adams Township (Cass County) and Clay Township (Miami County) and Tipton Township and Harrison Township (Miami County) and Noble Township (Wabash County) and Deer Creek Township (Miami County) and Waltz Township and New Waverly. 46970 is primarily within Miami County, with some portions in Cass County and Wabash County. Regionally, 46970 is located in Metro Indianapolis.
| ZIP Code Name | Peru |
| Primary County | Miami County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 23,363 |
| Area Code(s) | 260 / 574 / 765 |
| Current Time | EST |
46970 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 46970 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46970 is White. The current unemployment level in 46970 is 4.3%.
| Population | 23,363 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 130 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,498 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,093 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $363,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.91% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,287 | 88.81% |
| Black | 1,392 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,969 | 90.49% |
| Black | 66 | 3.03% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,285 | 9.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,105 | 7.94% |
| High School Diploma | 5,371 | 38.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 382 | 2.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,430 | 10.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,427 | 17.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,337 | 9.6% |
| Masters Degree | 442 | 3.18% |
| Professional Degree | 104 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.27% |
| Coordinates | 40.75797272,-86.05860138 |
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| Cities/Towns in 46970 | Mexico, Grissom AFB, Jefferson Township (Miami County), Peru Township, Washington Township (Miami County), Pipe Creek Township (Miami County), Butler Township (Miami County), Richland Township (Miami County), Erie Township, Miami Township, Adams Township (Cass County), Clay Township (Miami County), Tipton Township, Harrison Township (Miami County), Noble Township (Wabash County), Deer Creek Township (Miami County), Waltz Township, New Waverly |
| Regions | Metro IndianapolisFt. Wayne Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Peru, INLogansport, INWabash, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 180 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55a - Clayey High Lime Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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