ZIP Code 46161
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Morristown · Shelby County · Indiana
- Population
- 2,655
- Median income
- $78,603
- Median home value
- $220,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 94.1 sq mi
28/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46161 in Morristown, Indiana has a population of 2,655. The median household income is $78,603, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $220,600, 21% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.1 square miles in Morristown, Shelby County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,655 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46161 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46161 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $220,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $974 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 46161 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46161
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46161.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 46161?
45.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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