Zip code 46104: Arlington, Indiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 46104
46104 is a rural zip code in Arlington, Indiana (Rush County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 1,121 people live here, or 43 per square mile. The median resident is 40 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,146 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $217,600, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.9 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and construction and repair.
How 46104 compares
- Unemployment rate14.7%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%12th of 745 in IN
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%15th of 716 in IN
- Homeownership rate88.5%94thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%177th of 742 in IN
- 88thU.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%113th of 745 in IN
- 88thU.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%121st of 745 in IN
- Residents under 1826.3%83rdU.S. 22% · IN 23.3%184th of 745 in IN
- 57thU.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1406th of 745 in IN
- Median earnings per worker$48,28550thU.S. $49,666 · IN $46,609262nd of 740 in IN
- Average commute25.9 min49thU.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min346th of 726 in IN
- Poverty rate10.6%48thU.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%337th of 742 in IN
- Veterans5.1%40thU.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%557th of 745 in IN
- 40thU.S. 10% · IN 8%316th of 745 in IN
- 33rdU.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%253rd of 745 in IN
- Median home value$217,60025thU.S. $332,700 · IN $218,200222nd of 719 in IN
- 25thU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452334th of 740 in IN
- Housing vacancy4.2%24thU.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%573rd of 742 in IN
- 23rdU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%317th of 744 in IN
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%416th of 745 in IN
- Median household income$61,14622ndU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,957520th of 719 in IN
- Per capita income$29,90819thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IN $38,351561st of 744 in IN
- Population density43/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi570th of 745 in IN
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%438th of 745 in IN
- Broadband access77.9%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%659th of 742 in IN
- Population1,1211stU.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,073577th of 745 in IN
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%650th of 745 in IN
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · IN 41.4676th of 745 in IN
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%736th of 745 in IN
| Measure | 46104 | Rush | IN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 14.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 12th of 745 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 44.6% | 48.1% | 51.1% | 15th of 716 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.5% | 74.9% | 70.6% | 65.2% | 177th of 742 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.4% | 19.5% | 16.8% | 17.2% | 113th of 745 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 121st of 745 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.3% | 22% | 184th of 745 | |
| Median age | 40 | 42.4 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 406th of 745 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $48,285 | $45,512 | $46,609 | $49,666 | 262nd of 740 | |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.3 min | 24.1 min | 26.4 min | 346th of 726 | |
| Poverty rate | 10.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 337th of 742 | |
| Veterans | 5.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 557th of 745 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.6% | 12% | 8% | 10% | 316th of 745 | |
| Tech workers | 2% | 1% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 253rd of 745 | |
| Median home value | $217,600 | $166,800 | $218,200 | $332,700 | 222nd of 719 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.405 | 0.388 | 0.452 | 0.483 | 334th of 740 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.2% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 573rd of 742 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 18.6% | 29.5% | 35.7% | 317th of 744 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 6.7% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 416th of 745 | |
| Median household income | $61,146 | $66,473 | $71,957 | $80,734 | 520th of 719 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,908 | $31,606 | $38,351 | $44,673 | 561st of 744 | |
| Population density | 43/sq mi | 41/sq mi | 191/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 570th of 745 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 0.7% | 6.3% | 14.1% | 438th of 745 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 77.9% | 85.8% | 89.9% | 91% | 659th of 742 | |
| Population | 1,121 | 16,739 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 | 577th of 745 | |
| Work from home | 2% | 5.6% | 10.7% | 15.1% | 650th of 745 | |
| Diversity index | 3.5 | 10.8 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 676th of 745 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 7.5% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 736th of 745 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 503
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 69.4%
- Married couples
- 60.8%
- Living alone
- 30.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.1%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 525
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%
- Median year built
- 1957
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 46104 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $92,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $60,871 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.8%
- Households with broadband
- 77.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 38%
- No internet access
- 22.1%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Arlington
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Rush County
- Center point
- 39.6585° N, 85.6018° W
- Land area
- 26 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Arlington (unincorporated)6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 46104
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46144 | Gwynneville, IN | 2.5 mi | $108,333 |
| 46161 | Morristown, IN | 5.1 mi | $78,603 |
| 46146 | Homer, IN | 5.7 mi | $75,417 |
| 46115 | Carthage, IN | 5.8 mi | $61,406 |
| 46150 | Manilla, IN | 7.8 mi | $52,463 |
| 46173 | Rushville, IN | 9.9 mi | $67,456 |
| 46117 | Charlottesville, IN | 11 mi | $91,250 |
| 46148 | Knightstown, IN | 11 mi | $63,914 |
| 46155 | Mays, IN | 11 mi | — |
| 46130 | Fountaintown, IN | 12 mi | $124,427 |
| 46176 | Shelbyville, IN | 13 mi | $65,182 |
| 46156 | Milroy, IN | 13 mi | $83,320 |
Zip codes like 46104 elsewhere
Questions about 46104
What city is zip code 46104?
46104 is assigned to Arlington, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 46104 in?
46104 is in Rush County, Indiana.
What is the population of 46104?
About 1,121 people live in 46104, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 46104 in?
46104 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 46104?
The median household income in 46104 is $61,146.
What zip codes are near 46104?
The closest zip codes to 46104 are 46144, 46161, 46146, 46115, 46150.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46104, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.