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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46202

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

16,335
1,128/sq mi
$63,506
Median income
$439,200
Median home value
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,128
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, home to 16,335 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 1,128 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46202 reports a modest median household income of $63,506 (14% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $55,477. Poverty here runs at 22.6%, with unemployment measured 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 46202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46202.

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 46202, 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

16,335

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

1,128

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46202?

28.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 18.6%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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

How ZIP 46202 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,506 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.9%

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

Owner 29.4%
Renter 70.6%

$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

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ZIP 46202 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 46202 ranks #8 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 46202 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 46202 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

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Pop: 38,950
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Pop: 38,095
46224 standard
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Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46202 in? ▼
ZIP code 46202 (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 46202? ▼
ZIP code 46202 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 16,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46202 is $63,506, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46202 is $439,200, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46202 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46202? ▼
ZIP code 46202 has 989 business establishments employing approximately 42,952 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (175), Health care and social assistance (143), Other services (except public administration) (128). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46202 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 46202? ▼
In ZIP code 46202, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.9% 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 46202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46202 is 21.4 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 46202? ▼
In ZIP code 46202, approximately 29.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46202 is 22.6% 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.