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Hancock County
Charlottesville, IN
46117
46117 ZIP Code — Charlottesville, IN
Hancock County, Indiana
ZIP code 46117 is located in
Charlottesville ,
Indiana ,
within Hancock County .
It covers approximately 10.95 square miles and serves a population of
529 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 317 .
About ZIP code 46117
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $72,303. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 46117 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
529
Population density
48 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
10.95 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.8191
Longitude
-85.6159
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
317
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.3%
27.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
34.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
41.1%
28.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
4.3%
10.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$72,303
Median household income
$225,000
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 46 8.7% 18 and over 483 91.3% 65 and over 186 35.2% Median age 60.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4%
Group Count % White 499 94.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 21 4% Two or more races 9 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
30.3%
27.3%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
24.2%
34.5%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
41.1%
28.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
4.3%
10.1%
4.5%
Range % of households $25k–$35k 19.4% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 23.9% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 33.6% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $72,303
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 66.0% Renter occupied 34.0% Vacant 17.9% Single-family detached 84.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.28
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 6.0% 1990–1999 40.2% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 3.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 23.9% 1939 or earlier 13.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 33.9% 3 bedrooms 58.8% 4 bedrooms 6.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 25.9% 1 vehicle 7.3% 2 vehicles 53.8% 3 or more 13.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 40.1% Propane / LP gas 59.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 173 70.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 58 23.5% Female householder, no spouse 16 6.5% Households with children under 18 18 7.3% Households with seniors (65+) 149 60.3% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.9% 16.8% Married 69.2% 67.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.1% 0.0% Divorced 15.8% 16.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.9%
Some college, no degree
8.1%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.1% Bachelor's or higher 27.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 32 47.8% High school 35 52.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Professional & management
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.4% Service 0.0% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 20.2% Production & transportation 16.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 7.6% Self-employed 9.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.3% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.0% Other means 6.1% Avg commute (minutes) 43.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.3% Retirement income 40.5% Supplemental Security 27.5% Cash public assistance 0.8% Food stamps / SNAP 0.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 34.8% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 7.2% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 16.5% No physical activity 22.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 13.3% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 10.0% No health insurance 10.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 69.7% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 12.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 58 12.0%
Disability % Any disability 35.2% Under 18 63.0% 18–64 years 33.7% 65 and over 30.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.6% Public insurance 52.9% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 529 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 516 97.5% Born in same state 516 97.5% Born in different state 386 73.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 2.5% Not a US citizen 2 15.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 62 11.7% Arab 58 11%
Ancestry Count % English 48 9.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.7% Internet access 66.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46117
What city is ZIP code 46117 in?
ZIP code 46117 is primarily assigned to Charlottesville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46117 in?
ZIP code 46117 falls within Hancock County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 46117 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 46117 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 46117 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 46117 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 46117 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 46117 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 46117?
ZIP code 46117 has an estimated population of 529 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 46117 in?
ZIP code 46117 observes the EST timezone.
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