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 Moderate-density area
- $83,056
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46140 (Greenfield, IN) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.6 in 2023 to 204.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,383. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,500 (21% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,154.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hancock County, so 46140 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 46140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenfield, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46140.
- Construction
Construction
140 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
94 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46140?
40.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.3%
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?
$83,056
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,602housing units
18,602
Total Housing Units
18,176
Occupied Units
426
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,500
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46140
Greenfield (46140)
38,543 residents
- 46163 11,963
New Palestine (46163)
11,963 residents
- 46055 10,193
Mccordsville (46055)
10,193 residents
- 46040 9,944
Fortville (46040)
9,944 residents
- 46161 2,655
Morristown (46161)
2,655 residents
- 46130 2,508
Fountaintown (46130)
2,508 residents
- 46186 1,753
Wilkinson (46186)
1,753 residents
- 46144 211
Gwynneville (46144)
211 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46140 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46140 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
- 46130
Fountaintown (46130)
$124,427 median income
- 46055
Mccordsville (46055)
$113,784 median income
- 46163
New Palestine (46163)
$113,106 median income
- 46144
Gwynneville (46144)
$108,333 median income
- 46140
Greenfield (46140)
$83,056 median income
- 46161
Morristown (46161)
$78,603 median income
- 46186
Wilkinson (46186)
$70,714 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46140, 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 (38,543 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 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.
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