Carmel
City in Hamilton County, Indiana
Carmel is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, with 99,757 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 853 ft (260 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williams Creek, 4.5 miles S.
- 99,757residents (2020 Census)
- 853 ftelevation · 260 m
- 49.1 sq miland area · 127.1 km²
- 2,032 / sq mipopulation density
- 46032main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Carmel
Carmel () is a suburban city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, immediately north of Indianapolis. With a population of 99,757 as of the 2020 census, the city spans 49 square miles (130 km2) across Clay Township and is bordered by the White River to the east and the Boone County line to the west.
Carmel was home to one of the first electronic automated traffic signals in the country, and constructed 155 roundabouts between 1997 and 2025. The city is designed with walkability and pedestrian wellbeing in mind, with trails, parks and green spaces being common.
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Living in Carmel
- Median household income
- $141,505
- Median home value
- $486,800
- Median rent
- $1,712/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Carmel had 99,757 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 99,757 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,032 per sq mi (785 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carmel at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 99,757 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.09 sq mi (127.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9655° N, 86.1484° W |
| ZIP codes | 46032, 46033, 46240, 46280, 46290 |
| Official website | carmel.in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1810342 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carmel
- Williams Creek4.5 mi S
- Westfield4.9 mi N
- Meridian Hills5.4 mi S
- North Crows Nest6.9 mi S
- Crows Nest7.6 mi S
- Rocky Ripple8.2 mi S
- Hortonville8.5 mi N
- Noblesville9.2 mi NE
- Spring Hill9.3 mi S
- Zionsville9.4 mi W
- Fishers9.5 mi E
- Wynnedale9.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carmel
What county is Carmel in?
Carmel is in Hamilton County, Indiana.
What is the population of Carmel, IN?
99,757 people lived in Carmel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carmel, IN?
The main ZIP code is 46032. Other ZIP codes: 46033, 46240, 46280, 46290.
What is the elevation of Carmel?
853 feet (260 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carmel?
Williams Creek (4.5 mi), Westfield (4.9 mi), Meridian Hills (5.4 mi), North Crows Nest (6.9 mi), Crows Nest (7.6 mi).
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