46104 ZIP Code — Arlington, IN

Rush County, Indiana

ZIP code 46104 is located in Arlington, Indiana, within Rush County. It covers approximately 26.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46104

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 $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,596. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 46104 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,104
population
26.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46104 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46104

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City Status
Arlington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
46115 Carthage (5.3 mi) 46161 Morristown (6.4 mi) 46150 Manilla (8.1 mi) 46173 Rushville (9.4 mi) 46117 Charlottesville (10.9 mi) 46148 Knightstown (11 mi) 46156 Milroy (12.3 mi) 47385 Spiceland (13.4 mi) 46130 Fountaintown (14 mi) 47352 Lewisville (14.2 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (14.8 mi) 46127 Falmouth (15 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,104
Population density 42 / sq mi
State FIPS 18
County FIPS 139
Geography
Land area 26.12 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 39.6632
Longitude -85.5804
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 765
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.0% 43.4% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 42.5% 39.1% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 15.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.8% 2.5% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,104
Population
42
People per sq mi
47.0
Median age
$72,596
Median household income
$32,383
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.2%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
Unemployment
458
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
38
39
5–9
39
30
10–14
31
24
15–19
24
12
20–24
12
33
25–34
34
88
35–44
89
77
45–54
78
10
55–59
11
45
60–64
46
129
65–74
129
14
75–84
14
10
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822620.5%
18 and over87879.5%
65 and over30727.8%
Median age47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%
Two or more races 1.9%
GroupCount%
White1,08398.1%
Two or more races211.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.0% 43.4% 42.9%
$50k – $100k 42.5% 39.1% 32.7%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 15.1% 19.8%
Over $200k 2.8% 2.5% 4.5%
Under $10k 8.7%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 4.6%
$25k–$35k 11.6%
$35k–$50k 6.7%
$50k–$75k 18.5%
$75k–$100k 15.8%
$100k–$150k 27.9%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 2.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.7%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k4.6%
$25k–$35k11.6%
$35k–$50k6.7%
$50k–$75k18.5%
$75k–$100k15.8%
$100k–$150k27.9%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+2.1%
Median income$72,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%
$50k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 25.8%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k–$300k 31.4%
$300k–$500k 5.7%
$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$162,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.2%
Renter occupied4.8%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached95.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.6%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.5%
2000–20093.7%
1990–199912.1%
1980–19897.3%
1970–19795.8%
1960–19699.8%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19494.2%
1939 or earlier40.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.3%
2 bedrooms9.8%
3 bedrooms58.6%
4 bedrooms21.8%
5+ bedrooms7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle17.9%
2 vehicles33.9%
3 or more48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity25.6%
Propane / LP gas53.6%
Wood9.1%
No fuel used6.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30262.8%
Cohabiting couple5411.2%
Male householder, no spouse9720.2%
Female householder, no spouse285.8%
Households with children under 1811423.7%
Households with seniors (65+)19139.7%
Average household size2.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married9.5%23.3%
Married64.6%70.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.0%3.4%
Divorced23.9%3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 38.5%
Some college, no degree 32.8%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.7%
Bachelor's or higher12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten179.3%
Elementary school11864.5%
High school2714.8%
College / grad school2111.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Professional & management 12.0%
Retail trade 11.5%
Manufacturing 8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%
Other services 8.1%
Construction 7.6%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Public administration 4.6%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.3%
Service12.5%
Sales & office23.0%
Natural resources & construction2.7%
Production & transportation20.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.3%
Government7.6%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.5%
Carpool6.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.8

Poverty

All people 13.7%
Under 18 years 18.6%
18 and over 12.4%
Married-couple families 7.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.1%
Retirement income29.3%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.2%
High blood pressure36.0%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease7.6%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.2%
Binge drinking16.1%
No physical activity28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.5%
Depression24.1%
Fair or poor health17.6%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist58.1%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss18.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans343.9%
Disability%
Any disability21.4%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.5%
Public insurance50.4%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,02993.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,104100.0%
Born in same state1,104100.0%
Born in different state92183.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French23521.3%
Italian978.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab534.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.6%
Internet access91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46104

What city is ZIP code 46104 in?

ZIP code 46104 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46104 in?

ZIP code 46104 falls within Rush County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46104 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 46104 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46104 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 46104 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46104?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 46104 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 46104 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 46104 in?

ZIP code 46104 observes the EST timezone.

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