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Hanover, IN
Town in Jefferson County, Indiana.
Population
3,554
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,600
ZIP codes
0
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 8.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 161st among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $53,929, 25% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,700 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Hanover, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hanover, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,929
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (647), Irish Americans (348), Scottish Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,876
12,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$223M
FY 2026, $6,733 per person
How people get to work
Hanover, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KentCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| MadisonCity | 5.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Milton, KYCity | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BlocherCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| New WashingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| DeputyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Bedford, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BrooksburgTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DupontTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Paris CrossingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CommiskeyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LambCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Prestonville, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Westport, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| OtiscoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, IN in?
- Hanover is in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Hanover, IN?
- About 3,554 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Kent (3.9 mi), Madison (5.1 mi), Milton, KY (5.2 mi), Blocher (9.9 mi), New Washington (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023