ZIP Code 46201

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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana

Population
30,962

2,140/sq mi

Median income
$49,195

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$170,100

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.9%

Median age 34.6

Land area
14.5 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46201 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 30,962. The median household income is $49,195, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $170,100, 39% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.5 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 30,962 residents, producing a population density of 2,140 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46201 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46201 sits at $49,195 (33% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,273. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $170,100 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 51.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 46201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46201, Indianapolis, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,962

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

2,140

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46201?

34.6

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.4%
African American 17.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,195

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$31,273

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,568

Total Housing Units

13,525

Occupied Units

3,043

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.6%
Renter 48.4%

$170,100

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46201 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 203
2021 +12.1% 228
2022 +12.6% 256
2023 +5.8% 271
2024 +4.9% 284

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 437 business establishments in ZIP 46201, employing approximately 7,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $381,880,000.

437

Businesses

7,157

Employees

$381.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 81 18.5%
Construction 53 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 41 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 37 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 7.8%
Manufacturing 31 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.3%
Wholesale trade 15 3.4%
Finance and insurance 15 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.3%
Educational services 8 1.8%
Information 6 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
46218 Indianapolis, IN 29,028 2.3 mi
46203 Indianapolis, IN 38,950 2.6 mi
46204 Indianapolis, IN 5,125 2.5 mi
46202 Indianapolis, IN 16,335 3.0 mi
46219 Indianapolis, IN 33,930 3.5 mi
46107 Beech Grove, IN 12,774 4.1 mi
46205 Indianapolis, IN 25,356 4.0 mi
46225 Indianapolis, IN 7,319 3.7 mi
46220 Indianapolis, IN 34,830 6.5 mi
46208 Indianapolis, IN 22,239 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46201 in?
ZIP code 46201 (Indianapolis) is located in Marion County, Indiana. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46201?
ZIP code 46201 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 30,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46201?
The median household income in ZIP 46201 is $49,195, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46201?
The median home value in ZIP 46201 is $170,100, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46201 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46201?
ZIP code 46201 has 437 business establishments employing approximately 7,157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46201 are: Retail trade (81), Construction (53), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46201 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46201?
In ZIP code 46201, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46201 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46201?
In ZIP code 46201, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46201 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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