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Hancock County, IN
14 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Hancock County, Indiana.
Population
84,037
Land area
306sq mi
People per sq mi
275
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Hancock County
Hancock County at a glance
- Hancock County is 44% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 92 counties in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $93,186 a year, 30% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,800 (26% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,203 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Greenfield (24,940), McCordsville (10,329) and Fortville (4,976).
Local data for Hancock County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools26
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks16
- Post Offices7
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants160
- Affordable Housing2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Hancock County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,186
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$274,800
Prices +5.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,203/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (18,327), Irish Americans (8,909), French Americans (2,320).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,519
30,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$569M
FY 2026, $7,126 per person
PPP loans
$132M
1,882 loans, 16,125 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$443K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hancock County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hancock County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
329
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
186
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hancock County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hancock County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hancock County, IN?
- Greenfield is the largest city or town in Hancock County, with about 24,940 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hancock County?
- Hancock County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46040, 46055, 46117, 46140, 46154.
- What is the population of Hancock County, IN?
- About 84,037 people live in Hancock County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hancock County?
- Hancock County borders Marion County, Hamilton County, Madison County, Henry County, Shelby County, Rush County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023