ZIP Code 47243 in Hanover, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Hanover, Indiana
Names to Avoid:
Hanover Beach, Paynesville
County:Jefferson County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:48:55 AM
Population:6,037 [See All]
Area Codes:812 / 930
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.6641, -85.4840
Land Area:33.087 sq mi
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/47243/zip-code-47243.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

Interactive charts load automatically as you scroll. Hover for data, click to explore trends, and use the menu to export.

Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 47243 has 6,037 residents and 1,990 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 32.2 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.2%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:6,037Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:6,235Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,478Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:182.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,333Source: Census ACS
Households:1,990Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$172,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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

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


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


In 2023, the Median household income is $66,333, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,895 (68.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,139. Family households earn a median of $73,850 versus $45,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,517). By gender, male median income is $49,909 and female is $42,680, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,229 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.9%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.5%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:2,78254.03%
Unemployed:1462.84%
Not In Labor Force:2,22143.13%
Total:5,149100%
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 2023, the median home value is $172,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $82,900 (93.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,000. The median gross rent is $922, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $281 (43.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $142. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.99% (56.51% with a mortgage, 43.49% free-and-clear) and renters 26.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.51%, which is far higher than the state rate (9.20%).

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


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 2011-2023 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%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$641$671$702$703$686$675$749$784$780$760$854$926$922
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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

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


Single-Family Units:1,79681.41%
Multi-Family Units:1325.98%
Other Units:27812.60%
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


In 2023, 19.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.60%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 8.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (54.87%). College enrollment is 54.87%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 or higher:3,25486.61%
Bachelor's degree or higher:72219.22%
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%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


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 2011-2023 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


ZIP Code 47243 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 74 business establishments, employing about 1,506 people with an annual payroll of $50,378,000. USPS data shows 2,200 residential mailboxes and 61 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,200Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:61Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,407Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,915Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:32Source: USPS
# of Businesses:74Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,942,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$50,378,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,506Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 47243 is located in Jefferson County, Indiana, within the Madison, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31500) and Indiana's 9th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 33,074 people, about 18.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 47243. It covers 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
Land Area:33.087 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.551 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4486.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1831216Source: Census
Place Name:Hanover town; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


47244 | | 47240

Schools in ZIP Code 47243


ZIP Code 47243 is in the Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.

Southwestern Elementary School 273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
District: Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated Schools
Southwestern High School 167 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
District: Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated Schools
Southwestern Middle School 169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
District: Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated Schools
Pope John Xxiii Elementary School 221 W State St
Madison, IN 47250
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christian Academy Of Madison 477 W Hutchinson Ln
Madison, IN 47250
District: Private SchoolNearby
Dupont Baptist Academy 6824 W S St
Dupont, IN 47231
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 47243


Hanover College 517 Ball Drive
Hanover, IN 47243
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast 590 Ivy Tech Dr
Madison, IN 47250-1881
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology-Crestwood 6539 West Highway 22
Crestwood, KY 40014-9323
Type: Post Secondary
Ivy Tech Community College-South Central 8204 Hwy 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172-1897
Type: Post Secondary
Caris College 2780 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 103
Jeffersonville, IN 47130-8293
Type: Post Secondary
Galen College Of Nursing-Louisville 3050 Terra Crossing Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40245
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 October 1, 2025.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov