City

Hanover, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Indiana

👥6,235Population
💰$66,333Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$172,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
20%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma190 (5.6%)
HS Graduate1,104 (32.7%)
Some College477 (14.1%)
Associates542 (16.1%)
Bachelors444 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree618 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,333 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$172,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units2,206
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Hanover, IN

Hanover is a city in Indiana, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,235 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, Hanover is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,333 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hanover is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hanover is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.48%).

Hanover, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Hanover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47243 6,235 $66,333 $172,000 $922 5.0% 31.5% 74.0%