ZIP Code 46979 - Russiaville Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 46979 is located in Russiaville Indiana. Portions of 46979 are also in West Middleton and New London and Honey Creek Township (Howard County) and Monroe Township (Howard County) and Harrison Township (Howard County) and Forest Township and Burlington Township and Ervin Township and Prairie Township (Tipton County). 46979 is primarily within Howard County, with some portions in Clinton County. Regionally, 46979 is located in Metro Indianapolis.
ZIP Code 46979 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Russiaville |
| Primary County | Howard County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,159 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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46979 Demographics
46979 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 46979 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46979 is White. The current unemployment level in 46979 is 3.6%.
| Population | 5,159 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.86% |
| Population Density | 113 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,912 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $86,853 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $375,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 84.46% |
46979 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,105 | 96.69% |
| Black | 9 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46979 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,489 | 89.86% |
| Black | 56 | 3.38% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 36 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46979 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 153 | 4.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 549 | 15.8% |
| High School Diploma | 1,132 | 32.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 1.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 96 | 2.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 795 | 22.88% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 8.29% |
| Masters Degree | 321 | 9.24% |
| Professional Degree | 77 | 2.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.17% |
46979 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.42803955, -86.28097534 |
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| Region | Metro Indianapolis |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Kokomo, IN Frankfort, IN Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
46979 Schools
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46979 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 55b - Loamy High Lime Till Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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