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Rush County
Rushville, IN
46173
46173 ZIP Code — Rushville, IN
Rush County, Indiana
ZIP code 46173 is located in
Rushville ,
Indiana ,
within Rush County .
It covers approximately 225.58 square miles and serves a population of
10,449 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 765 .
About ZIP code 46173
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 $139,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $61,320. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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 46173 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
10,449
Population density
46 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
225.58 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
39.6031
Longitude
-85.4229
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
765
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.7%
43.4%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
40.4%
39.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
15.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.5%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$61,320
Median household income
$139,400
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,302 22.0% 18 and over 8,147 78.0% 65 and over 1,813 17.4% Median age 41.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 10,111 96.3% Two or more races 224 2.1% Black or African American 96 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 55 0.5% Asian 11 0.1% Other race 7 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.7%
43.4%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
40.4%
39.1%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
15.1%
19.8%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.5%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 3.2% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 9.6% $35k–$50k 14.9% $50k–$75k 20.3% $75k–$100k 17.6% $100k–$150k 15.3% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $61,320
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $139,400 Median rent / month $806 Owner occupied 67.1% Renter occupied 32.9% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 76.9% Large apartment buildings 2.9% Mobile homes 4.6% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.8% 2000–2009 7.3% 1990–1999 8.7% 1980–1989 5.7% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 7.1% 1950–1959 10.0% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 41.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 10.7% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 41.0% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 32.3% 2 vehicles 37.7% 3 or more 25.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.0% Electricity 28.8% Propane / LP gas 15.2% Fuel oil 2.3% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,025 48.2% Cohabiting couple 348 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 769 18.3% Female householder, no spouse 1,055 25.1% Households with children under 18 1,221 29.1% Households with seniors (65+) 1,258 30.0% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.1% 24.2% Married 53.7% 48.9% Separated 0.3% 1.8% Widowed 3.8% 10.1% Divorced 12.2% 15.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.4% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 130 5.8% Kindergarten 129 5.7% Elementary school 1,017 45.1% High school 641 28.5% College / grad school 336 14.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Professional & management
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.6% Service 17.1% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 11.3% Production & transportation 23.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.0% Government 9.1% Self-employed 8.4% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.2% Carpool 7.8% Public transit 0.4% Walk 1.8% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 23.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
21.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.7% Retirement income 28.2% Supplemental Security 9.3% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.3% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 17.8% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 57.7% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 656 8.1%
Disability % Any disability 17.4% Under 18 9.3% 18–64 years 14.7% 65 and over 38.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.0% Public insurance 41.2% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 9.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 9,964 95.4% Spanish 98 1.0% Other Indo-European 77 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 21 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 10,365 99.2% Born in same state 10,304 98.6% Born in different state 9,014 86.3% Foreign born 61 0.6% Naturalized citizen 84 0.8% Not a US citizen 45 53.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,450 13.9% Italian 1,437 13.8% Arab 1,217 11.6%
Ancestry Count % English 94 0.9% Polish 8 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.2% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46173
What city is ZIP code 46173 in?
ZIP code 46173 is primarily assigned to Rushville, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46173 in?
ZIP code 46173 falls within Rush County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 46173 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 46173 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46173?
The median home value in ZIP code 46173 is $139,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 46173?
ZIP code 46173 has an estimated population of 10,449 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46173?
The median household income in ZIP code 46173 is $61,320, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46173 in?
ZIP code 46173 observes the EST timezone.
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