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Rush County, IN
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Rush County, Indiana.
Population
16,739
Land area
408sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Rush County
Rush County at a glance
- Rush County is 79% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,473, 8% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,800 (24% below Indiana) and median rent is $873 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rushville (6,036), Arlington (678) and Carthage (675).
Local data for Rush County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rush County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,473
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$166,800
Prices +9.5% in a year
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,181), Irish Americans (2,113), Scottish Americans (277).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$24M
567 loans, 3,190 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$36.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rush County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rush County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rush County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rush County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rush County, IN?
- Rushville is the largest city or town in Rush County, with about 6,036 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rush County?
- Rush County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46104, 46115, 46127, 46146, 46150.
- What is the population of Rush County, IN?
- About 16,739 people live in Rush County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rush County?
- Rush County borders Hancock County, Henry County, Shelby County, Decatur County, Fayette County, Franklin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023