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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46201

Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,962
2,140/sq mi
$49,195
Median income
$170,100
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,140
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 30,962 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 2,140 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46201 reports a modest median household income of $49,195 (33% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,273. Poverty here runs at 26.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.9%. Housing costs here run $170,100 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $941 a month; 51.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 46201 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,962

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

2,140

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 46201 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,195 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 46201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46201 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46201 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

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Pop: 57,086
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Pop: 43,904
46237 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 39,624
46203 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,950
46254 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,095
46224 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.