ZIP Code 46047 in Hobbs, IN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Hobbs, Indiana
County:Tipton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:57:49 PM
Population:25 [See All]
Area Code:765
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.2837, -85.9442
Land Area:0.014 sq mi
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46047 - Hobbs, IN

ZIP Code 46047, Hobbs

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationTipton County, IN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population25
Households16
PO Boxes5 Low Adoption (31%)
Median Age39.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 46072
Key Facts
  • Hobbs has just 25 residents living in 16 households, making it one of Indiana's smallest communities with its own ZIP code.
  • The post office maintains 5 PO Boxes, resulting in an adoption rate of 0.31 (about one box for every three households).
  • Only one street appears in the postal delivery system: 150 E S, with three delivery records.
  • The community has no commercial establishments or employment centers within the ZIP code according to business census data.
  • All 16 housing units in the ZIP code are occupied, with zero vacant or seasonal properties.
  • The median age is 39.5 years, indicating a mixed-age population rather than a retirement or youth-focused community.

Community Overview

Hobbs is one of Indiana's smallest incorporated communities, with just 25 residents spread across 16 households. The median age is 39.5, and the population is nearly uniform in composition. The community maintains a post office despite its minimal size, with five PO Boxes serving the immediate area.

Postal Services

The ZIP code's mail service includes a single street, 150 E S, with three delivery records. The post office also maintains two named buildings in its delivery system: the POSTMASTER facility and the SUPVSR ACCOUNTABLE PAPER location. This infrastructure supports a PO Box adoption rate of 0.31, meaning about one in three households uses a PO Box. That's lower than many rural communities, indicating most residents receive mail through standard street delivery. The community doesn't have commercial establishments or significant employment centers within the ZIP code boundaries.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Community Numbered Street

The postal delivery system includes only one street designation: 150 E S. This reflects the community's minimal geographic footprint and small population, with nearly all mail delivery concentrated on a single road.

Nearby Areas

Northridge Cherry Tree Farms Brookside Twin Oaks Woodshire
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46047 has 25 residents and 16 households (average 1.56 persons per household). The median age is 39.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 92.0% male and 8.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.0%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (4.0%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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.
2020 Population:25Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:49Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,785.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:16Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.56Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:1.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--84891172312329573137564948441849
Decennial Census43------------------25--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 39.5

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 13

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male022003043431100000
Female001100000000000000
Total023103043431100000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2496.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:14.00%
Total:25100%
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


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2392.00%40.3 years
Females:28.00%13.0 years
Total:25100%39.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:49100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:49100%
Total Native Population:49100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:49100.00%
Total:49100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), 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), 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

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:14100.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:14100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1144.00%
Renter Occupied:1456.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:25100%

Occupied Housing Units:25100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:25100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1144.00%
Multi-Family Units:1456.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:25100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 36.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 22.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.00%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 56.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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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:1428.57%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1734.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):714.29%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:1122.45%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:49100%
High school or higher:1836.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1122.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1118.33%
Public Insurance:4981.67%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:60100%
Has Health Insurance:60100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty100.0%100.0%100.0%42.0%35.8%0.0%0.0%32.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%57.9%0.0%56.0%
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:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46047 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:7Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46047 is located in Tipton County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,756,241 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46047. It covers 0.014 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:26900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,756,241Source: Census
MSA:Kokomo, IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.014 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1924.76 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46048 | | 46045

Schools in ZIP Code 46047


We could not locate which school district 46047 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.

Tipton High School 619 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
District: Tipton Community School CorporationNearby
Tipton Middle School 817 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
District: Tipton Community School CorporationNearby
Tipton Elementary School 1099 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
District: Tipton Community School CorporationNearby
Elwood Elementary School 940 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
District: Elwood Community School CorporationNearby
Elwood Jr-Sr High School 1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
District: Elwood Community School CorporationNearby
Indiana Academy 24815 State Road 19
Cicero, IN 46034
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cicero Sda Elementary 24089 State Road 19
Cicero, IN 46034
District: Private SchoolNearby
Acacia Academy 1476 E 400 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46047


Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo 196 East Southway Blvd.
Kokomo, IN 46902-3650
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana University-Kokomo 2300 S Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902-9003
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo 1012 S Reed Rd
Kokomo, IN 46901-6248
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Kokomo 700 E. Firmin Street
Kokomo, IN 46902
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Hamilton County 300 North 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo 1815 East Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-1373
Type: Post Secondary

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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [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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