Rush County, IN: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
Rush County is a county-level area in Indiana identified by the FIPS code 18139. Our data lists 6 places in it, led by Rushville, IN, with combined estimates of about 8,732 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about Rush County?
| County | Rush County |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18139 |
| Places in our data | 6 |
| Places with a city page | 1 |
| Combined place estimates | 8,732 |
| Largest place | Rushville, IN (6,383) |
| Rank in state | 73rd of 92 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 1,656 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Eastern time |
| ZIP codes | 6 |
Which cities and towns are in Rush County?
Rush County has 1 place large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. Rushville, IN is the largest.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville, IN | Incorporated | 6,383 | 1,818 | 1 |
The county also contains 5 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: Carthage, Milroy, Manilla, Arlington, Glenwood. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is Rush County compared with other counties in Indiana?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 8,732 people, which ranks Rush County 73rd among 92 counties in Indiana. The average listed place has about 1,455 residents. The weighted density is about 1,656 people per square mile, which is suburban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in Rush County?
The places in Rush County use 6 ZIP codes: 46104, 46115, 46133, 46150, 46156, 46173. Every code begins with 4, which is assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near Rush County?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- Shelby County, IN — about 14 miles west (center to center), 23,594 people in listed places
- Fayette County, IN — about 19 miles east (center to center), 14,566 people in listed places
- Decatur County, IN — about 20 miles south (center to center), 15,825 people in listed places
- Hancock County, IN — about 22 miles northwest (center to center), 38,776 people in listed places
- Henry County, IN — about 22 miles north (center to center), 30,582 people in listed places
- Franklin County, IN — about 29 miles southeast (center to center), 4,388 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 18139 mean?
The first two digits, 18, identify Indiana, and the last three, 139, identify Rush County inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the Indiana hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.