| City: | Liberty Mills, Indiana |
| County: | Wabash County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:43 PM |
| Population: | 132 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 260 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0392, -85.7313 |
| Land Area: | 0.331 sq mi |
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Liberty Mills is a small unincorporated community in Wabash County, Indiana. With just 132 residents and 39 households spread across 0.15 square miles, it's one of the state's smaller communities. The post office has been the town's mail hub since before 2004.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery isn't available anywhere in Liberty Mills, making the post office the only way to receive mail. The facility maintains 67 PO Boxes for 39 local households, a ratio of 1.72 to 1. That means the post office serves not just local residents but people from surrounding rural areas who travel here for mail access.
The town has a traditional numbered street grid. E Main Street has the most delivery points (8 records), followed by N 4th Street, E North Street, and N 3rd Street (4 records each). Other streets include E Wall Street, E Wabash Street, and N 1st Street. It's a small-town layout that's been here for generations.
Liberty Mills has an older, settled population. The median age is 45.6 years. Most residents (76%) own their homes, while 23% rent. Of the 42 total housing units, 39 are occupied year-round and 3 sit vacant. There are no seasonal properties here. Census data shows 32 of the housing units were built before 1939, giving the community a historic character.
Median household income is $57,000, with per capita income at $19,266. The community is entirely rural. Mail is delivered via one rural carrier route and one city carrier route, plus a general delivery option at the post office. There are no businesses with separate establishments recorded in the ZIP code data, though 2 business delivery points exist. Everyone born here was born in the United States according to census records.
All mail must be sent to a PO Box address:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [###]
Liberty Mills, IN 46946Street delivery is not available in this ZIP code.
Traditional numbered street grid with E Main Street as the primary thoroughfare.
ZIP Code 46946 has 132 residents and 39 households (average 3.38 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.4% male and 35.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (1.5%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 132Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 90Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 398.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,346Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 48 | 14 | 96 | 108 | 118 | 116 | 116 | 24 | 34 | 78 | 99 | 105 | 92 | 90 |
| Decennial Census | 136 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 132 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 47.1
Female Median Age: 28.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 124 | 95.38% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.77% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.54% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.54% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.77% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 85 | 64.39% | 47.1 years |
| Females: | 47 | 35.61% | 28.8 years |
| Total: | 132 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 90 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,346, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,429 (42.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,135. Family households earn a median of $61,346 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,346). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,917 | $28,333 | $29,167 | $29,219 | $0 | $21,667 | $0 | $0 | $24,211 | $45,694 | $49,097 | $52,917 | $57,000 | $61,346 |
| Median Family Income | $43,194 | $0 | $29,167 | $29,219 | $0 | $21,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,346 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 42 | 73.68% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15 | 26.32% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), is down $65,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), is down $564 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $564 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 53.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 46.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 25.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 41.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 41.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 14.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 42 | 73.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 49 | 85.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 66 | 68.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 31 | 31.96% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 97 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 32.3% | 35.3% | 50.0% | 44.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 40.9% | 40.9% | 41.7% | 25.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 46946 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 66Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46946 is located in Wabash County, Indiana, within the Wabash, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47340) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 32,888 people, about 0.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 46946. It covers 0.331 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wabash, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 32,888Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.331 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 |
We could not locate which school district 46946 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.
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.