Carthage
Town in Rush County, Indiana

Carthage is a town in Rush County, Indiana, with 918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 876 ft (267 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlottesville, 4.3 miles NW.
- 918residents (2020 Census)
- 876 ftelevation · 267 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 1,667 / sq mipopulation density
- 46115ZIP code
About Carthage
Carthage is a town in Ripley Township, Rush County, Indiana, United States, located along the Big Blue River. As of the 2020 census, Carthage had a population of 918.
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Living in Carthage
- Median household income
- $51,731
- Median home value
- $89,800
- Median rent
- $848/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Carthage had 918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,667 per sq mi (644 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carthage at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Rush County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 918 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7371° N, 85.5711° W |
| ZIP code | 46115 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1810612 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carthage
- Charlottesville4.3 mi NW
- Knightstown4.6 mi NE
- Arlington6.6 mi S
- Gwynneville6.6 mi SW
- Mays7.6 mi E
- Dunreith8.5 mi NE
- Morristown9.0 mi W
- Wilkinson10.4 mi N
- Rushville10.6 mi SE
- Spiceland10.6 mi NE
- Shirley10.6 mi N
- Homer11.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Carthage
What county is Carthage in?
Carthage is in Rush County, Indiana.
What is the population of Carthage, IN?
918 people lived in Carthage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carthage, IN?
The ZIP code of Carthage is 46115.
What is the elevation of Carthage?
876 feet (267 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carthage?
Charlottesville (4.3 mi), Knightstown (4.6 mi), Arlington (6.6 mi), Gwynneville (6.6 mi), Mays (7.6 mi).
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