| ZIP Code | 46040 |
|---|---|
| City | Fortville |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Area Code | 317/463 |
| Elevation | 855 ft |
| Latitude | 39.927284 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.834273 |
| Timezone | Indiana/Indianapolis (DST) |
| FIPS | 18057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.97 |
| Below Poverty | 1.4% ▼ 86% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.3% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 163 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,902 (17.8%) |
| Some College | 769 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 1,402 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 629 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,813 (54.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $144,834 ▲ 90% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $433,800 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,344/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,923 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,923 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.97 |
ZIP code 46040 is located in Fortville, Indiana, within Hancock County. With a population of 17,891, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 46040 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $144,834 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 46040 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $433,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,344 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 79% since 2019.
The population of 46040 is primarily White (83.43%). Residents are highly educated — 60.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.4%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 46040 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 46040 in Fortville, IN is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,891 residents, a median household income of $144,834, and a median home value of $433,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Indiana.