46161 ZIP Code — Morristown, IN

Shelby County, Indiana

ZIP code 46161 is located in Morristown, Indiana, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 34.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46161

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 $174,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,607. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46161 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,181

population

34.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46161 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46161

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morristown	Acceptable
Morristown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46104 Arlington (6.4 mi) 46130 Fountaintown (7.6 mi) 46115 Carthage (9.1 mi) 46150 Manilla (9.5 mi) 46126 Fairland (9.7 mi) 46176 Shelbyville (10.5 mi) 46163 New Palestine (11.1 mi) 46140 Greenfield (11.6 mi) 46117 Charlottesville (12 mi) 46110 Boggstown (13 mi) 46182 Waldron (13.9 mi) 46148 Knightstown (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,181
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	34.34 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.6587
Longitude	-85.7010
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	43.0%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,181

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$76,607

Median household income

$37,983

Per capita income

$174,400

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

698

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

182

35–44

192

168

45–54

178

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	467	21.4%
18 and over	1,714	78.6%
65 and over	384	17.6%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,106	95.5%
Black or African American	51	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.1%
Two or more races	17	0.8%
Other race	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	40.8%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	37.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	18.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$76,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,400
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.1%
Electricity	26.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	430	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	94	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	158	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	182	21.1%
Households with children under 18	268	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	32.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	25.6%
Married	51.6%	49.1%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%
Widowed	14.4%	12.2%
Divorced	11.4%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.5%
Kindergarten	43	9.1%
Elementary school	246	52.1%
High school	134	28.4%
College / grad school	42	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.7%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Professional & management 15.0%

Construction 11.8%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Information 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	7.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,129	97.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,170	99.5%
Born in same state	2,169	99.4%
Born in different state	1,863	85.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.5%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	260	11.9%
Italian	249	11.4%
Arab	206	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	2%
Polish	19	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46161

What city is ZIP code 46161 in?

ZIP code 46161 is primarily assigned to Morristown, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46161 in?

ZIP code 46161 falls within Shelby County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46161?

14% 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 46161 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46161 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46161?

The median home value in ZIP code 46161 is $174,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 46161?

ZIP code 46161 has an estimated population of 2,181 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46161 in?

ZIP code 46161 observes the EST timezone.