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Hope, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47246

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

4,342
29/sq mi
$94,375
Median income
$197,800
Median home value
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hope pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47246 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47246 covers 152.4 square miles in Hope, Bartholomew County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,342 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47246 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,375 (28% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,459. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $197,800 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,109 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47246, plus 6 more within Bartholomew County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 47246

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47246.

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 47246, Hope, 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

4,342

Population

152.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47246?

32.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$94,375

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$34,459

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47246 ranks nationally

Hope, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,375 Top 23% higher than 77% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,493

Total Housing Units

1,306

Occupied Units

187

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$197,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,109

Median Rent

1967

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47246 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 138
2021 +15.2% 159
2022 +24.7% 198
2023 +6.5% 211
2024 +9.6% 231

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 71 business establishments in ZIP 47246, employing approximately 554 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,625,000.

71

Businesses

554

Employees

$22.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 18.3%
Retail trade 11 15.5%
Manufacturing 8 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47246 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 47246 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47246 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 47246 ranks #2 of 6 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
47234 Flat Rock, IN 1,379 5.4 mi
47226 Clifford, IN 202 5.6 mi
47203 Columbus, IN 25,806 5.8 mi
47244 Hartsville, IN 786 6.5 mi
47272 Saint Paul, IN 2,041 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bartholomew County

47201 standard
Columbus, IN
Pop: 41,662
47203 standard
Columbus, IN
Pop: 25,806
47232 standard
Elizabethtown, IN
Pop: 2,839
47280 standard
Taylorsville, IN
Pop: 813
47244 standard
Hartsville, IN
Pop: 786
47226 standard
Clifford, IN
Pop: 202

Related Areas

Bartholomew County Hope, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47246 in? ▼
ZIP code 47246 (Hope) is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Bartholomew County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bartholomew-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47246? ▼
ZIP code 47246 in Hope, IN has a population of 4,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47246? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47246 is $94,375, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47246? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47246 is $197,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47246? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47246 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47246? ▼
ZIP code 47246 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 554 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47246? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47246 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47246? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47246 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 47246? ▼
In ZIP code 47246, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47246? ▼
In ZIP code 47246, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47246? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47246 is 5.2% 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.