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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46208

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

22,239
1,278/sq mi
$60,062
Median income
$220,500
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,278
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 22,239 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 1,278 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46208 reports a modest median household income of $60,062 (18% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,119. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $220,500 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,075 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46208, plus 6 more within Marion County, give a clearer read than the 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 46208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46208.

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 46208, 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

22,239

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,278

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46208?

31.9

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 34.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$60,062

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$41,119

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46208 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,062 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,735

Total Housing Units

9,420

Occupied Units

2,315

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$220,500

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,075

Median Rent

1938

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46208 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 194
2021 +9.0% 212
2022 +13.4% 240
2023 +7.0% 257
2024 +3.3% 265

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 428 business establishments in ZIP 46208, employing approximately 9,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,699,000.

428

Businesses

9,275

Employees

$411.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 90 21.0%
Other services (except public administration) 85 19.9%
Accommodation and food services 43 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 9.1%
Retail trade 34 7.9%
Construction 27 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.1%
Finance and insurance 15 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.5%
Educational services 14 3.3%
Wholesale trade 11 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 2.3%
Information 7 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 46208 vs 46205 →

ZIP 46208 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 46208 ranks #7 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 46208 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 46208 ranks #7 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
46205 Indianapolis, IN 25,356 2.0 mi
46202 Indianapolis, IN 16,335 2.8 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 2.3 mi
46204 Indianapolis, IN 5,125 3.7 mi
46222 Indianapolis, IN 34,044 3.2 mi
46260 Indianapolis, IN 32,406 5.1 mi
46218 Indianapolis, IN 29,028 4.0 mi
46225 Indianapolis, IN 7,319 5.8 mi
46220 Indianapolis, IN 34,830 4.6 mi
46224 Indianapolis, IN 35,094 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
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Pop: 57,086
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46208 in? ▼
ZIP code 46208 (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 46208? ▼
ZIP code 46208 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 22,239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46208 is $60,062, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46208 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46208 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46208? ▼
ZIP code 46208 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 9,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46208 are: Health care and social assistance (90), Other services (except public administration) (85), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46208 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 46208? ▼
In ZIP code 46208, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 46208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46208 is 19.8 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 46208? ▼
In ZIP code 46208, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46208 is 20.6% 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.