46140 ZIP Code — Greenfield, IN
Hancock County, Indiana
ZIP code 46140 is located in Greenfield, Indiana, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 172.51 square miles and serves a population of 41,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46140
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 $209,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $77,236. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
41,879
population
172.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46140 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46140
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greenfield | Acceptable |
| Greenfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46040 Fortville (8 mi)
46040 Fortville (8 mi)
46055 Mccordsville (8.2 mi)
46055 Mccordsville (8.2 mi)
46163 New Palestine (8.3 mi)
46117 Charlottesville (8.9 mi)
46186 Wilkinson (9 mi)
46048 Ingalls (9.9 mi)
46130 Fountaintown (10.1 mi)
46229 Indianapolis (10.2 mi)
46235 Indianapolis (10.3 mi)
46236 Indianapolis (11.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,879 |
| Population density | 243 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 172.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.73 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8147 |
| Longitude | -85.7830 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 317 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 27.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 28.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 10.1% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
41,879
Population
243
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$77,236
Median household income
$40,194
Per capita income
$209,200
Median home value
$1,026
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
13,036
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,086
Under 5
1,083
1,173
5–9
1,171
1,374
10–14
1,372
1,140
15–19
1,137
1,432
20–24
1,430
2,780
25–34
2,775
2,673
35–44
2,667
2,785
45–54
2,779
1,644
55–59
1,640
1,008
60–64
1,005
2,245
65–74
2,240
1,216
75–84
1,213
406
85+
405
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,675 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 33,204 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 7,725 | 18.4% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.2%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,130 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,478 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,029 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 446 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 418 | 1% |
| Other race | 325 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 82 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 27.3% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.4% | 34.5% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 28.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 10.1% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $77,236 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
34.9%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,026 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 77.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.7% |
| Electricity | 32.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,264 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,390 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,288 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,958 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,904 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,206 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 23.4% |
| Married | 59.2% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 391 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 513 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,960 | 44.8% |
| High school | 2,141 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,826 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
11.1%
Construction
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Other services
2.8%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.7% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.9%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
16.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,701 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.9% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.3% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,710 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 444 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 299 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,942 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 40,784 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 31,129 | 74.3% |
| Foreign born | 158 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 937 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 590 | 63.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,621 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 4,947 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 3,697 | 8.8% |
| Polish | 305 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 261 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 257 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 178 | 0.4% |
| German | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46140
What city is ZIP code 46140 in?
ZIP code 46140 is primarily assigned to Greenfield, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46140 in?
ZIP code 46140 falls within Hancock County, Indiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 46140?
ZIP code 46140 has an estimated population of 41,879 residents, with a density of 243 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46140?
The median home value in ZIP code 46140 is $209,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46140?
The median household income in ZIP code 46140 is $77,236, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46140 in?
ZIP code 46140 observes the EST timezone.