ZIP Code 46202
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 16,335
- Median income
- $63,506
- Median home value
- $439,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.9%
- Land area
- 14.5 sq mi
1,128/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46202 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 16,335. The median household income is $63,506, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $439,200, 58% above the US average. 64.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46202 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 16,335 residents, producing a population density of 1,128 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 46202 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46202 sits at $63,506 (14% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $55,477. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $439,200 (127% above the state average) with median rent at $1,288 per month, and 29.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46202 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 46202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 67
Real estate and rental and leasing
67 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, 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 46202, 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
16,335
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
1,128
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46202?
28.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
10.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$63,506
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$55,477
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,505
Total Housing Units
10,786
Occupied Units
1,719
Vacant Units
1.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$439,200
Median Home Value
+127% vs state
$1,288
Median Rent
1969
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46202 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 221 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 241 |
| 2022 | +5.6% | 255 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 269 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 275 |
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 989 business establishments in ZIP 46202, employing approximately 42,952 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,400,800,000.
989
Businesses
42,952
Employees
$3.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 175 | 17.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 12.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 41 | 4.2% |
| Information | 29 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46202 vs 46204 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46204 | Indianapolis, IN | 5,125 | 0.9 mi |
| 46225 | Indianapolis, IN | 7,319 | 3.0 mi |
| 46208 | Indianapolis, IN | 22,239 | 2.8 mi |
| 46222 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,044 | 2.8 mi |
| 46201 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,962 | 3.0 mi |
| 46205 | Indianapolis, IN | 25,356 | 3.4 mi |
| 46218 | Indianapolis, IN | 29,028 | 3.7 mi |
| 46228 | Indianapolis, IN | 14,755 | 4.9 mi |
| 46224 | Indianapolis, IN | 35,094 | 5.0 mi |
| 46203 | Indianapolis, IN | 38,950 | 4.8 mi |
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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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