Hancock Indiana Map

About Hancock, Indiana

Hancock is a locality in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 78,168. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Hancock is located at 39.8250°N, 85.8486°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46140.

Hancock rests in a quiet pocket of Indiana, where the land lies in gentle, rolling expanses, softened by the passage of seasons. It lies 9.4 miles east of Lawrence, IN (from Lawrence, IN: bearing 96°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-north-west of Greenfield. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in the late afternoon, a certain golden luminescence that seems to cling to the broad, open fields. This is a place defined by agriculture, where the horizon stretches wide, often broken only by the sturdy silhouettes of barns or the distant shimmer of heat rising from sun-baked asphalt. The sky above Hancock feels vast, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the sharp clarity of stars on a cool, clear night, a constant reminder of the unhurried pace of life. The history of Hancock is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the spirit of its early settlers, who cultivated this land into a productive agricultural heartland. For generations, the economy of Hancock has pulsed with the rhythm of planting and harvest, the steady hum of tractors a familiar sound on country roads. While farming remains a vital thread, the region has also seen the subtle diversification of its economy, with small businesses and local enterprises contributing to the ongoing vitality of Hancock. There are no grand monuments, but the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet pride of its residents serve as a testament to the enduring character of this corner of Indiana.

About This Hancock Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hancock, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hancock and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Hancock includes the ZIP code (46140), telephone area code (260), county seat of Hancock County (Greenfield), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hancock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.