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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
$86,396
Median income
$381,400
Median home value
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $67,139. Poverty here runs at 19.3%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 46204 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 46204 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,396 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46204 ranks #0 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 46204 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 46204 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 57,086
46226 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 43,904
46237 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 39,624
46203 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,950
46254 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,095
46224 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

Marion County Indianapolis, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.