Fishers, Indiana

Fishers: The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

About

Fishers is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,794 and a population density of 797 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 97,020 inhabitants.

The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.

Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis located in Hamilton County. It was originally called Fishers Switch when settled in the 1870s. Fishers saw population growth starting in the 1990s and officially became a city in 2014.

Government

Fishers has a mayor-council form of government. The city’s first mayor Scott Fadness was elected in 2015. The city council consists of 7 members who represent different districts.

Economy

Fishers has experienced rapid economic development over the past 20 years. The headquarters of Launch Fishers fosters local entrepreneurs and startups. Major employers include Roche Diagnostics, Interactive Intelligence, and CNO Financial Group.

Geography

Fishers spans nearly 30 square miles of land northeast of Indianapolis. There are two main waterways: Fall Creek and White River. The terrain is relatively flat. The climate is humid continental with cold winters.

Demographics

As of 2019, Fishers had a population of 95,000 residents, making it one of the largest Indianapolis suburbs. The population is predominantly white and has higher than average incomes and education levels compared to Indiana overall.

Culture

Fishers invests heavily in parks and recreation facilities like the Cyntheanne Park Sports Complex. Popular events include the Spark!Fishers Art Fair and the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater concert series. There are plans to develop a central downtown district.

Fishers locator map
Location of Fishers on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Fishers

Population 97,020 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Indiana (United States)
County Hamilton County
Postal code 46038, 46037, 4604
Phone Area Codes 317
Area 96.38 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.9556,-86.0139
Altitude 817 feet / 249 meters
Establishment January 01, 1891 (135 years ago)
Time Zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Local time 21:23:06 (22nd April 2026)
Density 1,007 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 20.85% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Fishers-in-town-hall image

Geography

Fishers is located at 39°57'20"N 86°0'50"W (39.9555900, -86.0138700).

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Official website of Fishers

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Demographics

The population of Fishers increased by 20.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 76,794 - census
2011 80,503 4.61% estimation process
2012 82,389 2.29% estimation process
2013 84,416 2.4% estimation process
2014 86,865 2.82% estimation process
2015 88,656 2.02% estimation process
2016 89,809 1.28% estimation process
2017 91,606 1.96% estimation process
2018 93,407 1.93% estimation process
2019 95,310 2% estimation process
2020 97,020 1.76% estimation process
Fishers zip code is 46037. County name: Hamilton, County fips: 18057
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Best Things to Do in Fishers

1Conner Prairie

Rating: 4.6 (1567)

13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, United States View details

Phone: +13177766000 | Website available

2Adrenaline Family Adventure Park

Rating: 4.5 (1163)

10080 E 121st St Suite 182, Fishers, IN 46037, United States View details

Phone: +13175722999 | Website available

3Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Rating: 4.7 (602)

10410 Hague Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, United States View details

Phone: +13175953150 | Website available

4Flat Fork Creek Park

Rating: 4.7 (493)

16141 E 101st St, Fishers, IN 46040, United States View details

Phone: +13175953150 | Website available

5Cyntheanne Park

Rating: 4.6 (191)

12383 Cyntheanne Rd, Fishers, IN 46037, United States View details

Phone: +13175953150 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Fishers

1Fishers Police Department

Rating: 3 (49)

4 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 View details

Phone: +13175953300 | Website available

2Fishers City Hall

Rating: 3.7 (6)

1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 View details

Phone: +13175953111 | Website available

People born in Fishers (6)

People born in Fishers, including football player Chris Summers, basketball player Gary Harris, basketball player Zak Irvin, .

More notable people

  • Jaylon Brown (American basketball player (1994-)) he was born in 11/09/1994
  • Evan Baylis (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 18/11/1993
  • Jeremy Chinn (American football defensive back) he was born in 26/02/1998

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Fishers, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
414869 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis Indianapolis (IN) 46256
457226 Horizon University Indianapolis (IN) 46236-2622
457563 Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis Indianapolis (IN) 46250
151467 International Business College-Indianapolis Indianapolis (IN) 46256-3954
475741 Chamberlain University-Indiana Indianapolis (IN) 46240

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Fishers, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
IND Indianapolis Union Station 350 South Illinois Street RAIL
CRF Crawfordsville Spring and Green Streets RAIL
CRB Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana 1000 Smith Ave BUS
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL
LAF Lafayette station 200 North 2nd St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Fishers.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fisher Post Office Fishers (IN) 46038
Castleton Post Office Indianapolis (IN) 46256
Carmel Post Office Carmel (IN) 46032
Noblesvill Post Office Noblesville (IN) 46060
Oaklandon Post Office Indianapolis (IN) 46236

Other cities in Hamilton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , IN.

City Name Population Title
Carmel 101,643 The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Noblesville 65,835 The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Westfield 46,145 The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Chesterton 14,232 Town in the U.
Cicero 4,999 Town in Indiana, United States
Sheridan 3,048 City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Arcadia 1,648 Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Atlanta 783 Town in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Fishers distances to largest Indiana cities