47246 ZIP Code — Hope, IN

Bartholomew County, Indiana

ZIP code 47246 is located in Hope, Indiana, within Bartholomew County. It covers approximately 58.10 square miles and serves a population of 4,099 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47246

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 $160,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,298. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 47246 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,099

population

58.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47246 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47246

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47246. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47244 Hartsville (5.7 mi) 47203 Columbus (6 mi) 47234 Flat Rock (6.1 mi) 47236 Grammer (9.6 mi) 47272 Saint Paul (10.6 mi) 46124 Edinburgh (11.6 mi) 46182 Waldron (12.2 mi) 47232 Elizabethtown (12.7 mi) 47283 Westport (12.9 mi) 47240 Greensburg (14.8 mi) 47273 Scipio (15.7 mi) 47201 Columbus (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,099
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	58.10 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.2910
Longitude	-85.7530
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,099

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$76,298

Median household income

$33,287

Per capita income

$160,000

Median home value

$921

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,375

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

256

5–9

280

175

10–14

191

15–19

102

20–24

226

25–34

248

283

35–44

309

279

45–54

306

139

55–59

153

60–64

102

148

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,222	29.8%
18 and over	2,877	70.2%
65 and over	561	13.7%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,872	94.1%
Two or more races	110	2.7%
Asian	104	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.3%
Black or African American	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	38.1%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.2%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	23.2%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	5.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$76,298

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,000
Median rent / month	$921
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	41.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	711	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	109	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	225	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	324	23.7%
Households with children under 18	426	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	377	27.5%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	23.3%
Married	54.8%	52.5%
Separated	0.6%	2.4%
Widowed	1.0%	11.0%
Divorced	13.4%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	2.9%
Kindergarten	84	6.7%
Elementary school	771	61.3%
High school	197	15.7%
College / grad school	169	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.6%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Professional & management 11.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,919	95.6%
Spanish	22	0.6%
Other Indo-European	14	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,064	99.1%
Born in same state	4,050	98.8%
Born in different state	3,024	73.8%
Foreign born	14	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	35	0.9%
Not a US citizen	24	68.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	503	12.3%
Arab	440	10.7%
French	377	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.3%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47246

What city is ZIP code 47246 in?

ZIP code 47246 is primarily assigned to Hope, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47246 in?

ZIP code 47246 falls within Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 47246 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 47246 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47246 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 47246 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47246?

The median home value in ZIP code 47246 is $160,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 47246?

ZIP code 47246 has an estimated population of 4,099 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47246 in?

ZIP code 47246 observes the EST timezone.