ZIP Code 46945 in Leiters Ford, IN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Leiters Ford, Indiana
County:Fulton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:03:42 PM
Population:15 [See All]
Area Code:574
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.1217, -86.3859
Land Area:0.009 sq mi
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46945 - Leiters Ford, IN

ZIP Code 46945, Leiters Ford

Retirement
LocationFulton County, IN
Area0.0 sq mi
Population15
Households7
PO Boxes45 Regional Hub (643%)
Median Age63.3 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 45 PO Boxes for only 7 occupied households, serving customers from surrounding communities
  • With 15 residents and a median age of 63, this is one of Indiana's smallest and oldest communities
  • The ZIP covers just 0.009 square miles, making it one of the state's tiniest postal service areas
  • School Street is the only street with mail delivery, accounting for 3 delivery points
  • Despite the tiny population, 10 businesses operate in this ZIP code
  • The PO Box adoption rate of 6.43 indicates this post office serves a much larger regional area than the immediate community

Small Community, Regional Service

With a median age of 63 and only 15 residents, this is one of Indiana's smallest communities. The ZIP covers 0.009 square miles and has minimal street delivery infrastructure—School Street is the only street with carrier service. Most postal activity happens at the post office itself, where 40 of the 44 ZIP+4 records are assigned to PO Box ranges. The area also serves 10 local businesses despite its small population.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure

With only School Street receiving carrier delivery, this reflects a community where the post office itself is the center of mail activity rather than street-based delivery.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46945 has 15 residents and 7 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 63.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:15Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,666.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:7Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.14Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000019000
Decennial Census0------------------15--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 63.3

Male Median Age: 14.5

Female Median Age: 67

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male103001000000200000
Female000010000000312010
Total103011000000512010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1285.71%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*17.14%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:17.14%
Total:14100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:746.67%14.5 years
Females:853.33%67.0 years
Total:15100%63.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46945 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $278,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:54Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$63,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$278,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46945 is located in Fulton County, Indiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46945. It covers 0.009 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.009 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3958.58 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46946 | | 46943

Schools in ZIP Code 46945


We could not locate which school district 46945 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Culver Elementary School 401 School
Culver, IN 46511
District: Culver Community Schools CorporationNearby
Culver Community Middle/High Sch 701 School
Culver, IN 46511
District: Culver Community Schools CorporationNearby
George M Riddle Elementary School 302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
District: Rochester Community School CorporationNearby
Rochester Community High School 1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
District: Rochester Community School CorporationNearby
Rochester Community Middle School 650 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
District: Rochester Community School CorporationNearby
Sunny Ridge School 2859 E 700 N
Rochester, IN 46975
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pleasant View School 19th Rd
Tippecanoe, IN 46570
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael School 612 N Center St
Plymouth, IN 46563
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46945


Marian University-Ancilla 20097 9b Road
Plymouth, IN 46563-9475
Type: Post Secondary
Taylor Institute Of Cosmetology II 320 E Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
Type: Post Secondary
Grace College And Theological Seminary 1 Lancer Way
Winona Lake, IN 46590-1274
Type: Post Secondary
Manchester University 604 E. College Ave
North Manchester, IN 46962
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Grissom ARB 7207 South Grissom Ave
Grissom ARB, IN 46971-1609
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart 220 Dean Johnson Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46601-3415
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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