ZIP Code 46204
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 5,125
- Median income
- $86,396
- Median home value
- $381,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.1%
- Land area
- 2.9 sq mi
1,761/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.8
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46204 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 5,125. The median household income is $86,396, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $381,400, 37% above the US average. 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 5,125 residents, producing a population density of 1,761 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 46204 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46204 sits at $86,396 (17% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $67,139. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $381,400 (97% above the state average) with median rent at $1,638 per month, and 14.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46204 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 46204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46204.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
412 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
230 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
228 establishments
- Finance and insurance 136
Finance and insurance
136 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 107
Real estate and rental and leasing
107 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 46204, 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
5,125
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
1,761
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46204?
30.8
Median Age
60.3%
Male
39.7%
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?
$86,396
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$67,139
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 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?
7,408
Total Housing Units
6,499
Occupied Units
909
Vacant Units
1.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,400
Median Home Value
+97% vs state
$1,638
Median Rent
2009
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,658 business establishments in ZIP 46204, employing approximately 50,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,485,594,000.
1,658
Businesses
50,154
Employees
$5.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 412 | 24.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 230 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 228 | 13.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 136 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 107 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 5.0% |
| Information | 80 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 33 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 12 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 0.7% |
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 46204 vs 46202 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46202 | Indianapolis, IN | 16,335 | 0.9 mi |
| 46225 | Indianapolis, IN | 7,319 | 2.2 mi |
| 46201 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,962 | 2.5 mi |
| 46208 | Indianapolis, IN | 22,239 | 3.7 mi |
| 46222 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,044 | 3.4 mi |
| 46205 | Indianapolis, IN | 25,356 | 4.1 mi |
| 46218 | Indianapolis, IN | 29,028 | 3.9 mi |
| 46203 | Indianapolis, IN | 38,950 | 4.0 mi |
| 46107 | Beech Grove, IN | 12,774 | 5.2 mi |
| 46228 | Indianapolis, IN | 14,755 | 5.8 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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