ZIP Code 46173
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Rushville · Rush County · Indiana
- Population
- 11,190
- Median income
- $67,456
- Median home value
- $162,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.6%
- Land area
- 585.9 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46173?
39.7
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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