Peru
City in Miami County, Indiana
Peru is a city in Miami County, Indiana, with 11,073 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mexico, 4.4 miles NW.
- 11,073residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 2,190 / sq mipopulation density
- 46970ZIP code
About Peru
Peru is a city in, and the county seat of, Miami County, Indiana, United States. It is 73 miles (117 km) north of Indianapolis. The population was 11,073 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous community in Miami County. Peru is located along the Wabash River and is part of the Kokomo-Peru Combined Statistical Area.
Residents of Peru usually pronounce the name of Peru like the name of the nation of Peru as it is commonly pronounced in American English. Elderly Hoosiers commonly use the archaic pronunciation of PEE-roo.
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Living in Peru
- Median household income
- $46,159
- Median home value
- $92,500
- Median rent
- $826/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Peru had 11,073 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,073 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,190 per sq mi (846 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Miami County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,073 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.06 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7587° N, 86.0690° W |
| ZIP code | 46970 |
| Official website | cityofperu.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1859328 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Mexico4.4 mi NW
- Bunker Hill7.0 mi S
- Denver7.3 mi N
- Chili7.5 mi N
- Onward7.9 mi SW
- Grissom AFB8.1 mi SW
- Miami10.2 mi S
- Twelve Mile10.6 mi NW
- Walton11.3 mi SW
- North Grove11.4 mi SE
- Anoka11.6 mi W
- Bennetts Switch12.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Miami County, Indiana.
What is the population of Peru, IN?
11,073 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, IN?
The ZIP code of Peru is 46970.
What is the elevation of Peru?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Mexico (4.4 mi), Bunker Hill (7.0 mi), Denver (7.3 mi), Chili (7.5 mi), Onward (7.9 mi).
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