47243 ZIP Code, Hanover, IN
47243 is a ZIP code in Hanover, Indiana in Jefferson County. It covers 33 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 47147, 47138 and 40045. 6,225 people live here in 1,979 households. With about 188 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $65,197, close to the Indiana median of $71,957.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Hanover, IN
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 33 sq mi
- Population: 6,225
- Median household income: $65,197
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,225 |
| Households | 1,979 |
| Median household income | $65,197 |
| Income per person | $28,438 |
| Median age | 33 |
| Homeowners | 73.6% |
| Median home value | $183,900 |
| Median rent | $908 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.9% |
| $25–35K | 8.4% |
| $35–50K | 19.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 15.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 7.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 14.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.0% |
| 45–54 | 7.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.0% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.8% |
| Owned outright | 29.1% |
| Rented | 23.3% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 3.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 47243
74 business establishments with 1,506 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 14
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Manufacturing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 47147 — New Washington CDP, IN (5.5 mi)
- 47138 — Kent CDP, IN (5.6 mi)
- 40045 — Milton city, KY (7.1 mi)
- 47162 — New Washington CDP, IN (8.3 mi)
- 47104 (8.4 mi)
- 40006 — Bedford city, KY (9.5 mi)
- 47141 (10.9 mi)
- 47230 — Deputy CDP, IN (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 47243
- Hanover, IN ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Indiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Jefferson County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Jefferson County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Jefferson County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jefferson County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Jefferson County
- No. 3 of 6: fastest population growth in Jefferson County
Mail every home in 47243
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 47243, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 47243 in?
- 47243 is a Hanover, IN mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Hanover; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 47243 in?
- 47243 is in Jefferson County.
- What is the population of 47243?
- About 6,225 people (±391), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,037.
- What is the median household income in 47243?
- $65,197 (±$14,719), compared with $71,957 for Indiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 47243?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 47243 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47243?
- The closest, measured center to center: 47147 (5.5 mi, New Washington), 47138 (5.6 mi, Kent), 40045 (7.1 mi, Milton), 47162 (8.3 mi, New Washington), 47104 (8.4 mi) and 40006 (9.5 mi, Bedford).
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