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Greenfield, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46140

Hancock County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,543
88/sq mi
$83,056
Median income
$233,500
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Greenfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
88
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46140 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana, with 38,543 residents across 439.0 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46140 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,056 (13% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,383. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $233,500 (21% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,154 monthly, and 73.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Hancock County, letting you compare 46140 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 46140

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenfield, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46140.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 46140, Greenfield, 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

38,543

Population

439.0

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46140?

40.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$83,056

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$44,383

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46140 ranks nationally

Greenfield, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,056 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,602

Total Housing Units

18,176

Occupied Units

426

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$233,500

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,154

Median Rent

1988

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46140 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 141
2021 +13.6% 160
2022 +16.4% 186
2023 +7.6% 201
2024 +2.1% 205

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 967 business establishments in ZIP 46140, employing approximately 20,388 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,211,551,000.

967

Businesses

20,388

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 140 14.5%
Retail trade 107 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 103 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 94 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 91 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 50 5.2%
Finance and insurance 47 4.9%
Wholesale trade 43 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.3%
Manufacturing 38 3.9%
Information 16 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.6%
Educational services 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 46140 vs 46040 →

ZIP 46140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46140 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46140 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46040 Fortville, IN 9,944 9.2 mi
46130 Fountaintown, IN 2,508 9.5 mi
46163 New Palestine, IN 11,963 8.7 mi
46161 Morristown, IN 2,655 10.0 mi
46055 Mccordsville, IN 10,193 9.1 mi
46186 Wilkinson, IN 1,753 9.2 mi
46144 Gwynneville, IN 211 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

46163 standard
New Palestine, IN
Pop: 11,963
46055 standard
Mccordsville, IN
Pop: 10,193
46186 standard
Wilkinson, IN
Pop: 1,753
46117 standard
Charlottesville, IN
Pop: 671

Related Areas

Hancock County Greenfield, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46140 in? ▼
ZIP code 46140 (Greenfield) 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 46140? ▼
ZIP code 46140 in Greenfield, IN has a population of 38,543 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46140? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46140 is $83,056, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46140? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46140 is $233,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46140? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46140 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46140? ▼
ZIP code 46140 has 967 business establishments employing approximately 20,388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46140? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46140 are: Construction (140), Retail trade (107), Health care and social assistance (103). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46140? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46140 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 46140? ▼
In ZIP code 46140, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 46140? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46140 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46140? ▼
In ZIP code 46140, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46140? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46140 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.