Mccordsville, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46055
Hancock County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,193
- 152/sq mi High-density area
- $113,784
- Median income Above-median income area
- $350,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mccordsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 152
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46055 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46055 (Mccordsville, IN) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.5 in 2023 to 228.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mccordsville, Hancock County, Indiana, home to 10,193 residents across 67.1 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46055 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,784 (55% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,113. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.2% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $350,700 (81% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,650.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hancock County, so 46055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mccordsville, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46055.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46055, Mccordsville, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,193
Population
67.1
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46055?
38.4
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$113,784
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$55,113
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46055 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Mccordsville, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$113,784 Top 5% higher than 95% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,360housing units
6,360
Total Housing Units
6,124
Occupied Units
236
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,700
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$1,650
Median Rent
2007
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46055 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 142 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 184 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 208 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 239 business establishments in ZIP 46055, employing approximately 2,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,001,000.
239
Businesses
2,195
Employees
$90.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 21 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46055 vs 46236 →
ZIP 46055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46226
Indianapolis (46226)
43,904 residents
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
37,723 residents
- 46037
Fishers (46037)
35,891 residents
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
30,825 residents
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
27,294 residents
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
27,262 residents
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
23,647 residents
- 46055 10,193
Mccordsville (46055)
10,193 residents
- 46040 9,944
Fortville (46040)
9,944 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46055 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46040
Fortville (46040)
$147,500 median income
- 46037
Fishers (46037)
$141,810 median income
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
$115,664 median income
- 46055
Mccordsville (46055)
$113,784 median income
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
$106,886 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46048
Ingalls (46048)
$72,102 median income
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
$61,388 median income
- 46235 $58,951
Indianapolis (46235)
$58,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46055 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46236 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,294 | 3.4 mi |
| 46040 | Fortville, IN | 9,944 | 4.7 mi |
| 46037 | Fishers, IN | 35,891 | 5.6 mi |
| 46235 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,825 | 5.0 mi |
| 46216 | Indianapolis, IN | 1,697 | 5.8 mi |
| 46256 | Indianapolis, IN | 23,647 | 5.9 mi |
| 46229 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,262 | 7.8 mi |
| 46048 | Ingalls, IN | 2,406 | 7.3 mi |
| 46038 | Fishers, IN | 37,723 | 8.2 mi |
| 46226 | Indianapolis, IN | 43,904 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46055, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,193 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46055 in?
ZIP code 46055 (Mccordsville) is located in Hancock County, Indiana. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46055?
ZIP code 46055 in Mccordsville, IN has a population of 10,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46055?
The median household income in ZIP 46055 is $113,784, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46055?
The median home value in ZIP 46055 is $350,700, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46055 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46055?
ZIP code 46055 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 2,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46055 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46055 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46055?
In ZIP code 46055, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46055 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46055?
In ZIP code 46055, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46055 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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