City

Carthage, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Rush County  ·  Indiana

👥1,512Population
💰$49,464Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$155,600Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.9%)
HS Graduate380 (42.1%)
Some College173 (19.2%)
Associates89 (9.9%)
Bachelors84 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree168 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College19.2%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,464 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$155,600 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units597
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Carthage, IN

Carthage is a city in Indiana, located in Rush County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,512 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Carthage is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,464 is below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Carthage is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carthage is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.69%).

Carthage, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Carthage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46115 1,512 $49,464 $155,600 $694 6.2% 27.9% 67.8%