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Hendricks County, IN
13 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Population
183,344
Land area
407sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Hendricks County
Hendricks County at a glance
- Hendricks County is about 2.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 92 counties in Indiana.
- The median household income is $101,144, 41% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,600 (41% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,436 a month.
- Its largest cities are Plainfield (36,369), Brownsburg (31,215) and Avon (23,437).
Local data for Hendricks County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes10
- Schools51
- Colleges2
- Libraries6
- Banks57
- Post Offices14
- Parks43
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants429
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Hendricks County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,144
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$307,600
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,436/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (31,687), Irish Americans (19,248), Mexican Americans (4,322).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,214
81,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$971M
FY 2026, $5,557 per person
PPP loans
$238M
4,334 loans, 30,005 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$551K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hendricks County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hendricks County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
577
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hendricks County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hendricks County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hendricks County, IN?
- Plainfield is the largest city or town in Hendricks County, with about 36,369 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hendricks County?
- Hendricks County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46103, 46112, 46118, 46121, 46122.
- What is the population of Hendricks County, IN?
- About 183,344 people live in Hendricks County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hendricks County?
- Hendricks County borders Marion County, Boone County, Morgan County, Montgomery County, Putnam County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023