PlainZIP

Morristown, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46161

Shelby County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,655
28/sq mi
$78,603
Median income
$220,600
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morristown pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46161 covers 94.1 square miles in Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,655 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46161 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,603 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,586. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. Housing costs here run $220,600 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $974 a month; 74.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 46161 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shelby County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morristown, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46161.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46161, Morristown, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,655

Population

94.1

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46161?

45.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$78,603

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$35,586

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46161 ranks nationally

Morristown, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$78,603 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

979

Total Housing Units

903

Occupied Units

76

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$220,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$974

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+31.9%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46161 have increased 31.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 153
2021 +11.3% 171
2022 +5.3% 180
2023 -6.8% 168
2024 +31.9% 221

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 46161, employing approximately 2,235 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,236,000.

51

Businesses

2,235

Employees

$148.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 17.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 13.7%
Manufacturing 5 9.8%
Retail trade 5 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46161 vs 46144 →

ZIP 46161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46161 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46161 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46144 Gwynneville, IN 211 2.7 mi
46104 Arlington, IN 970 5.3 mi
46130 Fountaintown, IN 2,508 7.5 mi
46115 Carthage, IN 1,933 8.3 mi
46140 Greenfield, IN 38,543 10.0 mi
46146 Homer, IN 117 8.9 mi
46150 Manilla, IN 764 10.0 mi
46176 Shelbyville, IN 27,816 10.7 mi
46117 Charlottesville, IN 671 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

46176 standard
Shelbyville, IN
Pop: 27,816
46126 standard
Fairland, IN
Pop: 4,668
46130 standard
Fountaintown, IN
Pop: 2,508
46182 standard
Waldron, IN
Pop: 1,927
47234 standard
Flat Rock, IN
Pop: 1,379
46110 standard
Boggstown, IN
Pop: 500

Related Areas

Shelby County Morristown, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46161 in? ▼
ZIP code 46161 (Morristown) is located in Shelby County, Indiana. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46161? ▼
ZIP code 46161 in Morristown, IN has a population of 2,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46161? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46161 is $78,603, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46161? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46161 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46161? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46161 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46161? ▼
ZIP code 46161 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 2,235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46161? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46161 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46161? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46161 increased by 31.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46161? ▼
In ZIP code 46161, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46161? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46161 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46161? ▼
In ZIP code 46161, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46161? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46161 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.