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Morristown, IN
Town in Shelby County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46161.
Population
1,134
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
296
ZIP codes
1
Morristown and its ZIP codes
Morristown at a glance
- Morristown is 55% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,250 a year, 26% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 (26% below Indiana) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Morristown, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morristown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,250
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$162,000
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (98), Irish Americans (82), Chinese Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Morristown.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,716
18,930 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,938 per person
How people get to work
Morristown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morristown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
355
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
204
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morristown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Morristown
1 in or overlapping Morristown. Population shown
Cities near Morristown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GwynnevilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| FountaintownCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| CarrolltonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CarthageTown | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ManillaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CharlottesvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenfieldCity | 9 mi | 14.2 |
| HomerCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 11 mi | 13.7 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring LakeTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| New PalestineTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| FairlandTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morristown, IN in?
- Morristown is in Shelby County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Morristown, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morristown include 46161.
- What is the population of Morristown, IN?
- About 1,134 people live in Morristown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morristown?
- Nearby places include Gwynneville (2.3 mi), Fountaintown (5.1 mi), Arlington (6.6 mi), Carrollton (7.2 mi), Marion (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023