47243 ZIP Code — Hanover, IN

Jefferson County, Indiana

ZIP code 47243 is located in Hanover, Indiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 33.09 square miles and serves a population of 6,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/930.

About ZIP code 47243

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $62,823. 37% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47243 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,024

population

33.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hanover	Acceptable
Hanover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47147 Nabb (5.7 mi) 40045 Milton (6 mi) 47138 Lexington (6.1 mi) 47162 New Washington (8 mi) 40006 Bedford (9.5 mi) 47141 Marysville (10.1 mi) 40077 Westport (12.1 mi) 47230 Deputy (12.6 mi) 47163 Otisco (12.8 mi) 47250 Madison (13.4 mi) 40055 Pendleton (14.4 mi) 40055 Pendleton (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,024
Population density	182 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	33.09 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	38.6641
Longitude	-85.4840
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812/930

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	49.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,024

Population

182

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$62,823

Median household income

$26,442

Per capita income

$159,700

Median home value

$926

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,616

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

183

Under 5

190

5–9

198

171

10–14

179

267

15–19

279

423

20–24

440

290

25–34

303

334

35–44

347

268

45–54

280

195

55–59

203

173

60–64

180

288

65–74

301

124

75–84

130

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,299	21.6%
18 and over	4,725	78.4%
65 and over	931	15.5%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,676	91.2%
Two or more races	256	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	198	3.2%
Black or African American	45	0.7%
Asian	22	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.3%
Other race	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	49.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	15.0%	19.8%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$62,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 29.2%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,700
Median rent / month	$926
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	35.6%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	72.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	938	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	164	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	312	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	444	23.9%
Households with children under 18	708	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	560	30.1%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	40.1%
Married	47.1%	39.9%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%
Widowed	1.4%	9.4%
Divorced	14.0%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	5.9%
Kindergarten	75	3.7%
Elementary school	554	27.4%
High school	212	10.5%
College / grad school	1,058	52.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 5.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 19.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	335	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,651	93.8%
Spanish	30	0.5%
Other Indo-European	28	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,958	98.9%
Born in same state	5,943	98.7%
Born in different state	4,008	66.5%
Foreign born	15	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	66	1.1%
Not a US citizen	36	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	872	14.5%
Italian	654	10.9%
Arab	582	9.7%
English	90	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.1%
Dutch	6	0.1%
German	3	0%
Polish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47243

What city is ZIP code 47243 in?

ZIP code 47243 is primarily assigned to Hanover, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47243 in?

ZIP code 47243 falls within Jefferson County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47243 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 47243 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47243?

The median home value in ZIP code 47243 is $159,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 47243?

ZIP code 47243 has an estimated population of 6,024 residents, with a density of 182 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 47243?

The median household income in ZIP code 47243 is $62,823, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 47243 in?

ZIP code 47243 observes the EST timezone.