Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 135 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,257 (41.9%) |
| Some College | 1,545 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 1,442 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,105 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,677 (16.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,371 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,479 ▼ 44% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $820/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,884 |
| Vacant Units | 703 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rush County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,633 residents. With a median age of 41.95, it is a middle-aged county.
Rush County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,371 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Rush County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $155,479 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $819. Homeownership rates are high at 72.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rush County are primarily White (94.65%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Rush County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46104 | Arlington | 1,098 | $57,852 | $176,000 | — | 17.9% | 27.7% |
| 46115 | Carthage | 1,512 | $49,464 | $155,600 | $694 | 6.2% | 27.9% |
| 46127 | Falmouth | 431 | $50,288 | $119,100 | $584 | 0.0% | 19.4% |
| 46150 | Manilla | 860 | $58,456 | $201,400 | — | 7.6% | 18.4% |
| 46155 | Mays | 71 | $43,321 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 46156 | Milroy | 1,011 | $76,964 | $128,600 | $773 | 2.5% | 32.4% |
| 46173 | Rushville | 10,544 | $65,708 | $153,900 | $852 | 5.7% | 28.1% |