Rush County GIS Maps
Rush County, Indiana, has 16,752 residents and covers 408.1 square miles. The population declined 3.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Rush County is 18139.
Rushville is the county's largest population center. Rush County also includes 9 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 28 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Rush County Trends
- Population
- 16,752▾
- Median Home Value
- $155,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,949▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Rush County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Rush County Population
Rush County had 16,752 residents in 2020. That was 3.7% lower than in 2010. Rush County had 1,509 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 41 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Rushville, Carthage and Milroy.
Population Trend in Rush County IN
Rush County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Rush County Zip Codes
Rush County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Rushville (46173), Carthage (46115) and Milroy (46156). Rushville is the largest zip by population, with about 10,591 residents or 63% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 84% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Rush County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46173 | Rushville | 10,591 | ▾ -5.4% |
| 46115 | Carthage | 1,952 | ▴ 1% |
| 46156 | Milroy | 1,497 | ▴ 1.8% |
| 46104 | Arlington | 860 | ▾ -11.3% |
| 46133 | Glenwood | 794 | ▾ -2.7% |
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Rush County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Rush County Demographics
Rush County has a median age of 42.7, which makes the county a little older than Indiana overall. About 22.5% of residents are under 18, while 18.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Rush County IN
Median Age
42.7
Under 18
22.5%
Age 65+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
Rush County School Districts
Rush County is served by 2 public school districts with 2,949 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Rush County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush County Schools | 1,872 | 63.5% | ▴ 2.3% |
| C. A. Beard Memorial School Corporation | 1,077 | 36.5% | ▴ 1.5% |
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Rush County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Rush County Housing & Real Estate
Rush County has a median home value of $155,900 and a median gross rent of $831. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Indiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $222,450 and homes spent about 69 days on the market.
Rush County Housing Mix
Rush County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Rush County Housing Trends
Rush County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Rush County, IN
Rush County has 671 business listings across 259 categories. The largest categories in Rush County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (40, 6.0%), Landmark And Historical Building (16, 2.4%), and Auto Repair (14, 2.1%). The full Rush County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Rush County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Rush County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 40 | 6.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 16 | 2.4% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 2.1% |
| Farm | 14 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 12 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.5% |
| ATMs | 10 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 10 | 1.5% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 8 | 1.2% |
| Discount Store | 8 | 1.2% |
Rush County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Davis Tax Service | Accountant | Rushville |
| Homan Inc. | Agricultural Service | Milroy |
| Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC | Agriculture | Carthage |
| Park Resturant | American Restaurants | Mays |
| DEBrooke Equine Center | Amusement Park | Rushville |
| Rushville Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Rushville |
| Elizabeth's Keepsakes and Deli | Antique Store | Rushville |
| Shanahan Appraisal Service | Appraisal Services | Rushville |
| Mystic Fabrics | Arts And Crafts | Rushville |
| Riverside Park Amphitheater | Arts And Entertainment | Rushville |
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Rush County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Rush County Basemaps
Rush County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Rush County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Rush County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.