Rush County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
16,672
population (2021)
-4.1%
pop change since 2010
18139
FIPS code
Rush County ZIP code map
About Rush County
Rush County is located in Indiana and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,672 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.1% from 17,392 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Rush County is 18139.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,672 |
| 2010 population | 17,392 |
| Change | -4.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18139 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Rush County
ZIP codes for Rush County, IN (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46104 | Arlington | Rush | View map |
| 46115 | Carthage | Rush | View map |
| 46127 | Falmouth | Rush | View map |
| 46146 | Homer | Rush | View map |
| 46150 | Manilla | Rush | View map |
| 46155 | Mays | Rush | View map |
| 46156 | Milroy | Rush | View map |
| 46173 | Rushville | Rush | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,533
Population
41.5
Median age
$61,116
Median household income
$29,119
Per capita income
$132,575
Median home value
$396
Median monthly rent
67.3%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
5,303
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
462
Under 5
440
483
5–9
459
572
10–14
545
622
15–19
591
463
20–24
440
1,007
25–34
959
1,003
35–44
955
1,044
45–54
993
676
55–59
644
611
60–64
581
886
65–74
844
460
75–84
438
182
85+
173
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,746 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 12,787 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,983 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,002 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $61,116 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.5%
$50k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
28.1%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,575 |
| Median rent / month | $396 |
| Owner occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter occupied | 32.8% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 89.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 35.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.8% |
| Electricity | 21.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 42.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 7.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,352 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 632 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,152 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,413 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,966 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,042 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Married | 53.6% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 16.0% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
47.8%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 181 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 226 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,677 | 49.0% |
| High school | 1,005 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 528 | 13.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.5%
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Retail trade
6.7%
Construction
5.6%
Other services
4.7%
Professional & management
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Public administration
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.5% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 33.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
12.2%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
28.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 18.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 925 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 36.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,631 | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 113 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 92 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,395 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 16,325 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 14,382 | 88.1% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 138 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 8.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,424 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 1,955 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 1,798 | 10.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 103 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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