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 Moderate-density area
- $94,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $197,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hope pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47246 (Hope, IN) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.2 in 2023 to 231.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,459. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $197,800 (2% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,109; 84.1% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bartholomew County, so 47246 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 47246
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47246.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47246?
32.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$94,375
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,459
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47246 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Hope, 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)
$94,375 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
1,493housing units
1,493
Total Housing Units
1,306
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,800
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47246 vs 47234 →
ZIP 47246 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47203
Columbus (47203)
25,806 residents
- 47246 4,342
Hope (47246)
4,342 residents
- 47272 2,041
Saint Paul (47272)
2,041 residents
- 47234 1,379
Flat Rock (47234)
1,379 residents
- 47244 786
Hartsville (47244)
786 residents
- 47226 202
Clifford (47226)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47246 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47246 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47234
Flat Rock (47234)
$101,708 median income
- 47246
Hope (47246)
$94,375 median income
- 47244
Hartsville (47244)
$80,278 median income
- 47272
Saint Paul (47272)
$75,117 median income
- 47203
Columbus (47203)
$72,112 median income
- 47226
Clifford (47226)
$58,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47246, 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 (4,342 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 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.
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