PlainZIP

Rushville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46173

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

11,190
19/sq mi
$67,456
Median income
$162,000
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46173 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46173 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana, home to 11,190 residents across 585.9 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46173 reports a modest median household income of $67,456 (8% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,773. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $162,000 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $924 monthly, and 70.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 46173

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rushville, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 46173 ranks nationally

Rushville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,456 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46173 vs 46133 →

ZIP 46173 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 46173 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46173 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 46173 ranks #3 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Rush County

46115 standard
Carthage, IN
Pop: 1,933
46156 standard
Milroy, IN
Pop: 1,470
46104 standard
Arlington, IN
Pop: 970
46150 standard
Manilla, IN
Pop: 764
46127 standard
Falmouth, IN
Pop: 416
46146 standard
Homer, IN
Pop: 117

Related Areas

Rush County Rushville, IN Indiana

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.

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