Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46204
Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,125
- 1,761/sq mi High-density area
- $86,396
- Median income Above-median income area
- $381,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,761
- people per sq mi
- 14%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46204 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, home to 5,125 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 1,761 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46204 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,396 (17% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,139. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $381,400 (97% above the average Indiana ZIP), with only 14.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,638.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46204 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$67,139
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46204 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,396 Top 21% higher than 79% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,408housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 46204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46203
Indianapolis (46203)
38,950 residents
- 46222
Indianapolis (46222)
34,044 residents
- 46201
Indianapolis (46201)
30,962 residents
- 46218
Indianapolis (46218)
29,028 residents
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
25,356 residents
- 46208
Indianapolis (46208)
22,239 residents
- 46202
Indianapolis (46202)
16,335 residents
- 46228 14,755
Indianapolis (46228)
14,755 residents
- 46107 12,774
Beech Grove (46107)
12,774 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46204 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46228
Indianapolis (46228)
$91,156 median income
- 46204
Indianapolis (46204)
$86,396 median income
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
$72,417 median income
- 46202
Indianapolis (46202)
$63,506 median income
- 46208
Indianapolis (46208)
$60,062 median income
- 46203
Indianapolis (46203)
$57,393 median income
- 46107
Beech Grove (46107)
$56,799 median income
- 46225
Indianapolis (46225)
$55,190 median income
- 46222
Indianapolis (46222)
$50,783 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46204 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46204, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,125 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46204 in?
ZIP code 46204 (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 46204?
ZIP code 46204 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 5,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46204?
The median household income in ZIP 46204 is $86,396, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46204?
The median home value in ZIP 46204 is $381,400, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46204 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46204?
ZIP code 46204 has 1,658 business establishments employing approximately 50,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46204 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (412), Other services (except public administration) (230), Accommodation and food services (228). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46204?
In ZIP code 46204, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% 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 46204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46204 is 19.4 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 46204?
In ZIP code 46204, approximately 14.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 85.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46204 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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