Sims
Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana

Sims is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Grant County, Indiana, with 164 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swayzee, 1.8 miles E.
- 164residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 563 / sq mipopulation density
- 46986ZIP code
About Sims
Sims is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sims Township, Grant County, Indiana. In 2010 it had a population of 156, and an increase to 164 in 2020.
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- Median home value
- $115,000
- Median age
- 65.6
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Sims had 164 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 164 |
|---|---|
| Density | 563 per sq mi (217 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sims at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 164 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5002° N, 85.8572° W |
| ZIP code | 46986 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1869894 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sims
- Swayzee1.8 mi E
- Herbst3.8 mi E
- Jerome5.0 mi SW
- Mier5.5 mi N
- Converse5.5 mi N
- Point Isabel5.7 mi S
- Greentown5.8 mi W
- Sweetser6.8 mi NE
- Amboy8.0 mi NW
- North Grove9.6 mi NW
- Jalapa10.5 mi NE
- Marion10.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sims
What county is Sims in?
Sims is in Grant County, Indiana.
What is the population of Sims, IN?
164 people lived in Sims at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sims, IN?
The ZIP code of Sims is 46986.
What is the elevation of Sims?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sims?
Swayzee (1.8 mi), Herbst (3.8 mi), Jerome (5.0 mi), Mier (5.5 mi), Converse (5.5 mi).
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