| City: | Onward, Indiana |
| County: | Cass County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:57 PM |
| Population: | 73 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 574 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6947, -86.1951 |
| Land Area: | 0.088 sq mi |
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Onward is a tiny rural community in Cass County, Indiana, covering just 0.098 square miles. The 73 residents live in 31 households, mostly in single-family homes along streets like Main Street, Railroad Street, and Oak Street. The median age of 47.9 suggests an established community with few children.
Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP code, Onward currently has no PO Boxes. Instead, all 34 residential delivery points receive mail via one rural carrier route. This pattern isn't uncommon for small communities where the PO Box classification dates to earlier postal configurations but current service relies entirely on rural delivery.
The community is working-class and blue-collar. With a median household income of $58,929 and only 5.3% holding bachelor's degrees, most residents work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (67 workers). There are no business establishments recorded within the ZIP code boundaries. Most housing was built before 1939 (49 units), giving Onward a historic small-town character.
Classic small-town street grid with Main Street, Railroad Street, and numbered routes.
ZIP Code 46967 has 73 residents and 31 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 47.9 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.5% male and 42.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.7%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 199Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 77Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 829.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 31Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 91 | 111 | 127 | 164 | 131 | 139 | 115 | 101 | 97 | 171 | 168 | 147 | 153 | 199 |
| Decennial Census | 98 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 73 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.9
Male Median Age: 53
Female Median Age: 44.8
| 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 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 62 | 89.86% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.90% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 2.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.45% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 42 | 57.53% | 53.0 years |
| Females: | 31 | 42.47% | 44.8 years |
| Total: | 73 | 100% | 47.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 198 | 99.50% |
| 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: | 1 | 0.50% |
| Total Population: | 199 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 198 | 99.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.50% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), is down $34,167 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,107. Family households earn a median of $78,125 versus $34,063 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,062). By gender, male median income is $48,889 and female is $45,804, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,085 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.6%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,167 | $32,917 | $25,500 | $21,458 | $27,500 | $29,844 | $29,583 | $38,500 | $39,107 | $50,192 | $50,536 | $55,893 | $58,929 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $33,333 | $31,250 | $25,313 | $23,750 | $29,107 | $48,036 | $39,167 | $50,417 | $49,375 | $50,962 | $52,321 | $73,750 | $78,125 | $78,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,500 | $33,750 | $21,875 | $13,250 | $13,750 | $21,250 | $23,125 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,563 | $34,063 |
| Median Male Income | $39,250 | $21,500 | $21,429 | $21,406 | $0 | $38,125 | $50,000 | $50,625 | $34,583 | $40,078 | $41,083 | $46,029 | $48,403 | $48,889 |
| Median Female Income | $14,792 | $15,625 | $17,083 | $18,750 | $0 | $20,893 | $20,313 | $19,250 | $18,500 | $19,167 | $0 | $0 | $65,357 | $45,804 |
| Employed: | 90 | 64.75% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 32.37% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 49 | 54.44% |
| Service: | 15 | 16.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 3.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 25.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 90 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), is down $48,300 (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 $575 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $433. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.00% (67.39% with a mortgage, 32.61% free-and-clear) and renters 8.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. 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 | $48,300 | $72,500 | $76,000 | $77,000 | $77,500 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 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: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $575 | $589 | $579 | $571 | $617 | $0 | $506 | $446 | $433 | $433 | $475 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 62.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 15 | 30.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 8.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 98.04% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1 | 1.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 45 | 88.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 5.88% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 5.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.90%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 17.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 35.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (76.92%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 20.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 34 | 31.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 21.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 22.94% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 2.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.92% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 86 | 78.90% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 3.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 182 | 82.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 15.45% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 1.82% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 216 | 98.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.0% | 30.0% | 27.3% | 27.5% | 10.8% | 4.7% | 13.2% | 24.2% | 22.9% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 60 | 76.92% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 23.08% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 78 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 46967 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 33 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 33Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 35Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 33Source: 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 46967 is located in Cass County, Indiana, within the Logansport, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30900) and Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 38,966 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 46967. It covers 0.088 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Logansport, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 38,966Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.088 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: | 1856664Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Onward town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 46967 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.