Union Township, Shelby County, Indiana
Union Township is a township in Shelby County, Indiana. About 949 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 949 ± 282
- County
- Shelby County
- School district
- Shelby Eastern Schools
- Land area
- 26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $99,397 ± $21,119
- Median home value
- $256,400 ± $36,612
- Water area
- 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1814577642
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.578317, -85.669541
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Marion Township4.0 mi northwest
- Walker Township, Rush County5.0 mi east
- Hanover Township5.5 mi north
- Addison Township6.5 mi southwest
- Posey Township, Rush County6.7 mi northeast
- Liberty Township7.1 mi south
- Orange Township, Rush County8.0 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Union Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Shelby County, largest first
- Addison Township21,744 people
- Moral Township4,613 people
- Brandywine Township2,085 people
- Noble Township2,041 people
- Hanover Township1,967 people
- Marion Township1,853 people
- Jackson Township1,744 people
- Liberty Township1,651 people
- Shelby Township1,630 people
- Hendricks Township1,604 people
- Van Buren Township1,308 people
- Sugar Creek Township1,195 people
All 13
- Washington Township881 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Shelby County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Union Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 58 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 22 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:14 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:16 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:18 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 9:14 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:01 AM | 5:42 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 6:28 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:14 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:27 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:38 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:55 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Shelby County or the local office.
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