ZIP Code 46173

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Rushville · Rush County · Indiana

Population
11,190

19/sq mi

Median income
$67,456

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,000

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.6%

Median age 39.7

Land area
585.9 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46173 in Rushville, Indiana has a population of 11,190. The median household income is $67,456, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $162,000, 42% below the US average. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46173 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 585.9 square miles in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana. The area is home to 11,190 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 46173 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46173 sits at $67,456 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,773. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $162,000 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $924 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46173 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rush County, so you can benchmark 46173 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 46173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46173.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46173, Rushville, 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

11,190

Population

585.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46173?

39.7

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$67,456

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$31,773

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,477

Total Housing Units

4,147

Occupied Units

330

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$162,000

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$924

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46173 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 130
2021 +16.5% 151
2022 +8.3% 164
2023 +7.5% 176
2024 +6.6% 188

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 284 business establishments in ZIP 46173, employing approximately 3,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $161,543,000.

284

Businesses

3,232

Employees

$161.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 45 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 41 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 29 10.2%
Construction 26 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 25 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 7.4%
Finance and insurance 19 6.7%
Wholesale trade 16 5.6%
Manufacturing 12 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.5%
Information 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
46133 Glenwood, IN 816 6.9 mi
46155 Mays, IN 103 9.7 mi
46146 Homer, IN 117 7.5 mi
46156 Milroy, IN 1,470 8.7 mi
46127 Falmouth, IN 416 9.8 mi
46115 Carthage, IN 1,933 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46173 in?
ZIP code 46173 (Rushville) is located in Rush County, Indiana. Rush County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rush-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46173?
ZIP code 46173 in Rushville, IN has a population of 11,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46173?
The median household income in ZIP 46173 is $67,456, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46173?
The median home value in ZIP 46173 is $162,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46173?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46173 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46173?
ZIP code 46173 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 3,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46173?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46173 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46173?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46173 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 46173?
In ZIP code 46173, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 46173?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46173 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46173?
In ZIP code 46173, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46173?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46173 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rushville, IN

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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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