46040 ZIP Code — Fortville, IN
Hancock County, Indiana
ZIP code 46040 is located in Fortville, Indiana, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 31.45 square miles and serves a population of 16,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317/463.
About ZIP code 46040
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $415,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $129,131.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
16,680
population
31.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46040
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fortville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46055 Mccordsville (3.4 mi)
46055 Mccordsville (3.4 mi)
46055 Mccordsville (3.4 mi)
46055 Mccordsville (3.4 mi)
46048 Ingalls (3.5 mi)
46048 Ingalls (3.5 mi)
46037 Fishers (6 mi)
46037 Fishers (6 mi)
46064 Pendleton (6.6 mi)
46064 Pendleton (6.6 mi)
46236 Indianapolis (7.3 mi)
46236 Indianapolis (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,680 |
| Population density | 530 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9212 |
| Longitude | -85.8446 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 317/463 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.6% | 27.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.4% | 28.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 22.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
16,680
Population
530
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$129,131
Median household income
$54,201
Per capita income
$415,000
Median home value
$1,218
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
1.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
5,110
Housing units
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
378
Under 5
328
533
5–9
461
581
10–14
503
1,002
15–19
868
692
20–24
600
1,066
25–34
923
1,410
35–44
1,222
1,577
45–54
1,366
763
55–59
662
381
60–64
331
244
65–74
211
308
75–84
267
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,076 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,604 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,033 | 6.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.9%
Black or African American
7.1%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,199 | 83.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,208 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 590 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 463 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 244 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 205 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.6% | 27.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.4% | 28.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 22.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% |
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
1.7%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k+
27.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.5% |
| $200k+ | 27.7% |
| Median income | $129,131 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
18.0%
$300k–$500k
30.2%
$500k–$1M
30.8%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $415,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,218 |
| Owner occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter occupied | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 3.8% |
| Single-family detached | 92.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 32.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.7% |
| 3 or more | 31.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.7% |
| Electricity | 31.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Wood | 2.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,569 | 62.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 438 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 837 | 14.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 895 | 15.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,445 | 42.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 844 | 14.7% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 30.4% |
| Married | 50.7% | 53.4% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
34.8%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 240 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,713 | 38.0% |
| High school | 1,683 | 37.3% |
| College / grad school | 670 | 14.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Professional & management
16.5%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Construction
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Retail trade
7.2%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Wholesale trade
4.7%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Information
0.9%
Public administration
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.2% |
| Government | 6.1% |
| Self-employed | 1.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.7% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
1.9%
Under 18 years
0.6%
18 and over
2.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
4.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.0% |
| Retirement income | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| High blood pressure | 28.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 597 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 18.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.8% |
| Public insurance | 12.5% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,974 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 67 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,908 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 15,898 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,870 | 65.2% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 772 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 378 | 49.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,402 | 14.4% |
| Italian | 1,977 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 620 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 263 | 1.6% |
| German | 155 | 0.9% |
| English | 144 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.4% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46040
What city is ZIP code 46040 in?
ZIP code 46040 is primarily assigned to Fortville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46040 in?
ZIP code 46040 falls within Hancock County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46040 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 46040 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 46040?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46040?
The median household income in ZIP code 46040 is $129,131, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46040?
The median home value in ZIP code 46040 is $415,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46040 in?
ZIP code 46040 observes the EST timezone.