ZIP Code 46204

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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana

Population
5,125

1,761/sq mi

Median income
$86,396

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$381,400

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
63.1%

Median age 30.8

Land area
2.9 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46204?

30.8

Median Age

60.3%

Male

39.7%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 17.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

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

Owner 14.1%
Renter 85.9%

$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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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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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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