| City: | Maxwell, Indiana |
| County: | Hancock County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:42:56 AM |
| Population: | 126 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 317 / 463 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8575, -85.7703 |
| Land Area: | 0.04 sq mi |
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Maxwell is a tiny incorporated town in Hancock County, Indiana. Just 126 people live within this 0.1 square mile area, making it one of the smallest communities in the Indianapolis metro area. Despite its size, the Maxwell post office maintains 81 PO Boxes for 43 households, an adoption rate of 1.88. That's nearly twice as many boxes as local homes, meaning people from surrounding rural areas rely on this post office for mail service.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory served by this post office. While Maxwell itself has limited street delivery (one city route and one rural route serving 23 records), the surrounding area depends entirely on PO Boxes. The post office serves both the small town and the broader region.
Maxwell is a working-class community. The median age is 43.8 years. Per capita income sits at $10,109, well below state and national averages. Of the 40 adults over 25, none hold bachelor's degrees. The workforce is heavily concentrated in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (71 workers). Carpooling is common: 31 workers carpool compared to 25 who drive alone, unusual for rural Indiana and likely reflecting shared commutes to nearby employment centers.
The town's street grid is compact and traditional. Main Street runs north-south through the center. Cross streets include Washington, Jefferson, and Junction, with a handful of residential streets like Cottonwood Drive. With 10 business establishments employing 116 people, Maxwell likely hosts a small industrial or logistics operation that dwarfs the residential population in economic activity. The post office handles 31 business delivery points alongside its extensive PO Box operation.
For PO Box mail:
PO Box [Number]
Maxwell, IN 46154For the limited street delivery addresses within Maxwell, use standard street addressing, but verify with the recipient as PO Box is the primary method.
Street names follow a traditional small-town grid pattern with Main Street as the central corridor and presidential names (Washington, Jefferson, Jackson) for cross streets.
ZIP Code 46154 has 126 residents and 43 households (average 2.93 persons per household). The median age is 43.8 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 126Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 175Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,150.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.31Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 413 | 188 | 175 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 126 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.8
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 48.5
| 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 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| White: | 113 | 88.98% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.79% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 7.09% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 3.15% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 61 | 48.41% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 65 | 51.59% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 126 | 100% | 43.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 175 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 175 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, 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 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $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 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $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 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 35.21% |
| Service: | 31 | 43.66% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 21.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 71 | 100% |
In 2023, 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
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 15 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 62.50%, 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 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, 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%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (77.04%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 37.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 25 | 62.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25 | 62.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 104 | 77.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 22.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 135 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 46154 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 148 people with an annual payroll of $10,233,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 693Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,966,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,233,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 148Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46154 is located in Hancock County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,106,327 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 46154. It covers 0.04 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: | 2,106,327Source: Census |
| MSA: | Indianapolis, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.04 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6206.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 46154 is in the Greenfield-Central Community Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.