| City: | Mays, Indiana |
| County: | Rush County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:42:58 AM |
| Population: | 81 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 317 / 463 / 765 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7435, -85.4296 |
| Land Area: | 0.02 sq mi |
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Mays is a tiny community in Rush County, Indiana, with just 81 residents across 36 households. Despite its PO Box classification in postal records, this ZIP doesn't have any PO Boxes at all. Instead, the 55 single-family homes receive standard mail delivery through a mix of one city carrier route and one rural route.
This is one of Indiana's smallest incorporated communities, covering just 0.67 square miles. The town's historic character is evident in its housing stock. Census records show 63 housing units were built before 1939, though the current count is only 40 total units, suggesting some historic structures have been lost over time. Street names like N 2nd St, N Benner St, and E North St follow a traditional small-town grid pattern.
The median age of 47.5 years and nearly universal homeownership (35 of 36 households own their homes) paint a picture of an established, stable community. Median household income sits at $43,321, and per capita income is $42,785. The town supports 4 business establishments employing 60 people, a ratio suggesting these businesses serve a wider area beyond Mays' 81 residents. Transportation and warehousing employs 17 local workers, the largest employment sector.
Mays' postal classification doesn't match its actual service. The "P" classification typically indicates PO Box-only delivery, but Mays has standard street addressing and carrier routes. Mail addressed to Mays, IN 46155 will be delivered to street addresses, not PO Boxes.
Street names follow a traditional numbered grid pattern typical of small Midwest towns, with E 900 N being the main county road through town.
ZIP Code 46155 has 81 residents and 36 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 9.6% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 81Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 71Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 121Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,050.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,321Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 166 | 149 | 136 | 121 | 86 | 65 | 244 | 185 | 162 | 164 | 214 | 9 | 71 |
| Decennial Census | 103 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 81 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 53
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 79 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 40 | 49.38% | 53.0 years |
| Females: | 41 | 50.62% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 81 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 71 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $43,321, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $38,591 (47.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,627. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $43,036 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,036). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 23.9%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (52.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,912 | $82,083 | $84,500 | $92,875 | $94,886 | $0 | $60,304 | $52,311 | $54,948 | $58,750 | $57,368 | $0 | $43,321 |
| Median Family Income | $81,912 | $82,083 | $84,500 | $92,875 | $94,886 | $0 | $60,304 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,036 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,457 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $49,338 | $52,083 | $52,438 | $58,173 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 17 | 23.94% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 54 | 76.06% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 9 | 52.94% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 47.06% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 17 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($201,600), is down $82,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,020), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 30.16% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 69.84% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $82,100 | $75,000 | $72,900 | $73,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 44 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 30.16% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 69.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 63 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 63 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.70%, which is on par with the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 87.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 11.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 28 | 39.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 49.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 63 | 88.73% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 44 | 41.51% |
| Public Insurance: | 62 | 58.49% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 106 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 106 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 46155 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 58 people with an annual payroll of $1,696,000. USPS data shows 54 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 54Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 4Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 58Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 54Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $436,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,696,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 58Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46155 is located in Rush County, Indiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Indiana's 6th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46155. It covers 0.02 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.02 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6206.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 46155 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.