Hanover
Town in Jefferson County, Indiana

Hanover is a town in Jefferson County, Indiana, with 3,743 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 784 ft (239 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kent, 4.4 miles NW.
- 3,743residents (2020 Census)
- 784 ftelevation · 239 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,685 / sq mipopulation density
- 47243ZIP code
About Hanover
Hanover is a town in Hanover Township, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. Located along the Ohio River, the town had a population of 3,743 at the 2020 census. Hanover is the home of Hanover College, a small Presbyterian liberal arts college. The tallest waterfall in Indiana, Fremont Falls, is located in Hanover.
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Living in Hanover
- Median household income
- $53,929
- Median home value
- $138,700
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 28.1
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Hanover had 3,743 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,743 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,685 per sq mi (651 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hanover at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,743 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.22 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7074° N, 85.4671° W |
| ZIP code | 47243 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1831216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hanover
- Kent4.4 mi NW
- Milton, KY4.8 mi E
- Madison5.2 mi NE
- Blocher10.2 mi W
- New Washington10.8 mi SW
- Bedford, KY11.2 mi SE
- Deputy11.7 mi NW
- Brooksburg12.1 mi E
- Paris Crossing12.9 mi NW
- Dupont13.0 mi N
- Canaan14.1 mi NE
- Commiskey14.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Hanover
What county is Hanover in?
Hanover is in Jefferson County, Indiana.
What is the population of Hanover, IN?
3,743 people lived in Hanover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hanover, IN?
The ZIP code of Hanover is 47243.
What is the elevation of Hanover?
784 feet (239 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hanover?
Kent (4.4 mi), Milton (4.8 mi), Madison (5.2 mi), Blocher (10.2 mi), New Washington (10.8 mi).
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