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Homer, IN
Census-designated place in Rush County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46146.
Population
233
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
994
ZIP codes
1
Homer and its ZIP codes
Homer at a glance
- Homer is about 5.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rush County. PPP loans are for Homer.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,714
4,885 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,209
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $6,475 per person
PPP loans
$30.24K
2 loans, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Homer, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Homer
1 in or overlapping Homer. Population shown
Cities near Homer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManillaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GwynnevilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| RushvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 3.4 |
| MilroyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| MorristownTown | 9.2 mi | 3.8 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WaldronCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| St. OmerCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| St. PaulTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CarthageTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 11 mi | 13.7 |
| SanduskyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| FountaintownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homer, IN in?
- Homer is in Rush County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Homer, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Homer include 46146.
- What is the population of Homer, IN?
- About 233 people live in Homer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homer?
- Nearby places include Manilla (2.5 mi), Arlington (4.3 mi), Blue Ridge (5.2 mi), Gwynneville (7 mi), Rushville (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023