46156 ZIP Code — Milroy, IN

Rush County, Indiana

ZIP code 46156 is located in Milroy, Indiana, within Rush County. It covers approximately 40.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46156

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,174. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 46156 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,115

population

40.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milroy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46150 Manilla (6.1 mi) 46173 Rushville (8.6 mi) 47272 Saint Paul (8.9 mi) 46182 Waldron (9.7 mi) 46104 Arlington (12.3 mi) 47240 Greensburg (12.4 mi) 46133 Glenwood (12.4 mi) 47234 Flat Rock (15.2 mi) 46161 Morristown (15.4 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (15.4 mi) 47036 Oldenburg (16 mi) 46115 Carthage (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,115
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	40.38 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.4961
Longitude	-85.5036
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	43.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	39.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,115

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$75,174

Median household income

$28,915

Per capita income

$121,700

Median home value

$795

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

509

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	166	14.9%
18 and over	949	85.1%
65 and over	288	25.8%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 3.9%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,033	88.5%
Hispanic or Latino	52	4.5%
Other race	45	3.9%
Two or more races	37	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	43.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	39.1%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.5%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	33.7%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
Median income	$75,174

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,700
Median rent / month	$795
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	48.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	40.1%
Propane / LP gas	47.8%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	43	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	31	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	99	20.6%
Households with children under 18	64	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	38.5%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	11.6%
Married	67.8%	62.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	17.7%
Divorced	3.7%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	120	59.4%
High school	59	29.2%
College / grad school	23	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Other services 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.8%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 11.8%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	18.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	38.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,069	95.9%
Spanish	4	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,111	99.6%
Born in same state	1,111	99.6%
Born in different state	1,045	93.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	115	10.3%
Italian	103	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	84.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46156

What city is ZIP code 46156 in?

ZIP code 46156 is primarily assigned to Milroy, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46156 in?

ZIP code 46156 falls within Rush County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 46156 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 46156 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 46156 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 46156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 46156 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 46156 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46156?

The median home value in ZIP code 46156 is $121,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 46156 in?

ZIP code 46156 observes the EST timezone.