The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Hanover, IN

47243 is the only ZIP Code for Hanover, IN

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Data Last Updated: June 1, 2026
ZIP Code:47243 (Standard)
County:Jefferson County, IN
Area Codes:812,930
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:3,743 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Madison, IN [Learn More]
Coordinates:38.6693, -85.4813
Land Area:33.09 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Hanover, IN has 1 ZIP Code


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
47243Standard6,037100.00%Hanover Beach,Paynesville
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Population & Demographics


Hanover, IN has 6,235 residents, with an average household size of 2.8. The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.4%) and 35-39 (7.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 0.8%. Those born outside the United States make up 0.9% (lower than the Nation).

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.

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Total Population:6,037
Total Households:1,990
Total Housing Units:2,238
Average Household Size:2.49
Average Family Size:2.92

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:3,743
Total Households:1,079
Total Housing Units:1,191
Average Household Size:2.47
Average Family Size:3.14

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,9926,0645,8866,0085,9116,0906,2326,0535,9076,0825,9896,0246,235
Decennial Census5,951------------------6,037------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 32.2

Male Median Age: 31.8

Female Median Age: 32.7

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male181177172318412152128176170115140170168139112815541
Female157176164330491169152170155140150181177159130985081
Total338353336648903321280346325255290351345298242179105122
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:5,44789.88%
Black:1392.29%
Hispanic:*2614.31%
Asian:330.54%
American Indian:170.28%
Hawaiian:40.07%
Other:1592.62%
Total:6,060100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:2,90748.15%31.8 years
Females:3,13051.85%32.7 years
Total:6,037100%32.2 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,12198.17%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:160.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:360.58%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:621.57%
Total Population:6,235100%
Total Native Population:6,13798.43%
Total Foreign-born Population:981.57%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Hanover, IN have an average household income of $66,333 (lower than the State by 5.3%, and lower than the Nation by 15.5%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($73,850 vs $45,333). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,438$44,063$43,556$45,518$46,014$49,659$49,638$51,921$54,194$55,514$54,000$62,823$66,333
Median Family Income$53,654$54,365$51,042$51,348$52,500$56,023$57,171$58,723$61,010$63,713$63,015$67,857$73,850
Median NonFamily Income$14,917$19,844$30,282$30,625$28,618$29,208$29,750$21,458$24,583$39,313$42,452$44,333$45,333
Median Male Income$40,354$41,322$40,811$45,326$47,025$47,423$47,077$49,366$50,375$49,896$60,217$46,930$49,909
Median Female Income$34,095$33,571$31,279$32,551$28,886$28,266$27,736$28,684$30,238$40,918$43,814$43,218$42,680
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:2,78254.03%
Unemployed:1462.84%
Not In Labor Force:2,22143.13%
Total:5,149100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:82129.51%
Service:61121.96%
Sales and Office:52919.02%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:29010.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:53119.09%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,782100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Hanover, IN, the median home value is $172,000 - much lower than the State by 14.7%, and up $38,500 (28.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $922 per month - lower than the State by 9.6%, and up $162 (21.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Hanover pay under $1,000 (70.5%). About 70.5% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.8% (62.7% have a mortgage) and renters make up 32.2% - owners are higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$89,100$93,400$94,000$102,000$99,400$103,300$111,500$114,500$121,000$133,500$144,900$159,700$172,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:295.78%
$500 to $999:30660.96%
$1,000 to $1,499:11623.11%
$1,500 to $1,999:367.17%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:152.99%
Total:502100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$641$671$702$703$686$675$749$784$780$760$854$926$922
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):80741.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):62132.18%
Renter Occupied:50226.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,930100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,93087.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):27612.51%
Total Housing Units:2,206100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


16.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (28.8%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 87.3%, which is slightly below the state rate (90.2%). The share of people in poverty is 6.5%, which is slightly below the state rate (8.4%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), down 3.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.6 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2817.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2225.91%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,33935.64%
Some college, no degree:74919.94%
Associate's degree:44411.82%
Bachelor's degree:3689.80%
Graduate or professional degree:3549.42%
Total:3,757100%
High school graduate or higher:3,25486.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:72219.22%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,27759.89%
Public Insurance:2,37633.27%
No Insurance:4886.83%
Total:7,141100%
Has Health Insurance:6,65393.17%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.2%10.5%13.8%14.3%12.1%9.3%7.0%5.1%4.9%7.6%8.1%7.3%6.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1105.62%
Kindergarten:713.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):47824.40%
High school (grades 9-12):22511.49%
College or graduate school:1,07554.87%
Total:1,959100%
Early Childhood:1819.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):77439.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Hanover supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 74 business establishments, employing about 1,506 people with an annual payroll of $50,378,000. USPS data shows 2,214 residential mailboxes and 62 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,214Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:62Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,427Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,918Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:31Source: USPS
# of Businesses:74Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,942,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$50,378,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,506Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Hanover, IN is located in Jefferson County, within the Madison, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31500). It spans 12 of Indiana's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11st,13rd, and 16th). This Micro area has a population of 33,074 people, about 18.3% of whom live in Hanover. ZIP Codes here cover 33.087 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.551 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Madison, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:31500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:33,074Source: Census
MSA:--Source: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:33.087 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.551 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):01,02,03,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,13,16Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:31216Source: Census
Place Name:Hanover town; IndianaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Hanover, IN


  1. Milton, KY~5.9 miles
  2. Nabb, IN~6.1 miles
  3. Lexington, IN~6.2 miles
  4. New Washington, IN~8.4 miles
  5. Bethlehem, IN~9.4 miles
  6. Bedford, KY~9.6 miles
  7. Marysville, IN~10.5 miles
  8. Deputy, IN~12.4 miles
  9. Westport, KY~12.5 miles
  10. Madison, IN~13.1 miles
  11. Otisco, IN~13.1 miles
  12. Pendleton, KY~14.6 miles
  13. Carrollton, KY~15.2 miles
  14. Dupont, IN~15.8 miles
  15. Commiskey, IN~16.0 miles
  16. Underwood, IN~16.2 miles
  17. Charlestown, IN~16.3 miles
  18. Goshen, KY~16.7 miles
  19. La Grange, KY~17.3 miles
  20. Sulphur, KY~18.2 miles

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 June 1, 2026.

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    • 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 [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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