ZIP code 46987
Where is ZIP code 46987?
Sweetser, Indiana
Grant County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 46987 belongs to Sweetser, Indiana in Grant County. 46987 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sweetser post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 765. About 1,055 people live in the 46987 area, where the median household income is $80,893. The closest ZIP codes are 46952 (Marion, 4.8 mi east), 46986 (Swayzee, 4.9 mi southwest) and 46953 (Marion, 5.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 46987 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sweetser |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Grant County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 765 |
| Coordinates | 40.5647, -85.7656 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 469 |
Population and income in 46987
| Population | 1,055 · lower than 74% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,180 · higher than 82% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · lower than 54% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $80,893 · higher than 71% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,353 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,500 · lower than 71% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,063 a month |
| Housing units | 477 |
| Households | 450 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46987. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 46987
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46952 | Marion, IN | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 46986 | Swayzee, IN | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 46953 | Marion, IN | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 46919 | Converse, IN | 5.9 mi W | Standard |
| 46984 | Somerset, IN | 8.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 46938 | Jonesboro, IN | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 46940 | La Fontaine, IN | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 46933 | Gas City, IN | 9.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 46911 | Amboy, IN | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 46928 | Fairmount, IN | 11.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 46936 | Greentown, IN | 11.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 46991 | Van Buren, IN | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 46987 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 46987
PO BOX 123
SWEETSER IN 46987
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (46987-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 46987?
- 46987 is a Sweetser, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 46987 in?
- ZIP code 46987 is in Grant County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 46987 in?
- 46987 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 46987?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 46987 use area code 765.
- What is the population of ZIP code 46987?
- About 1,055 people live in ZIP code 46987, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 46987?
- The median household income in 46987 is $80,893 a year, higher than 71% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 46987 for a street address?
- No. 46987 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sweetser use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 46987?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 46987 are 46952 (Marion, 4.8 miles), 46986 (Swayzee, 4.9 miles), 46953 (Marion, 5.8 miles) and 46919 (Converse, 5.9 miles).