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 High-density area
- $60,062
- Median income Below-median income area
- $220,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46208 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.6 in 2023 to 265.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,119. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $220,500 (14% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,075; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46208 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 46208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46208.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Retail trade 34
Retail trade
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46208?
31.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
5.4%
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?
$60,062
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$41,119
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46208 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)
$60,062 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
11,735housing units
11,735
Total Housing Units
9,420
Occupied Units
2,315
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,500
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46224
Indianapolis (46224)
35,094 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46222
Indianapolis (46222)
34,044 residents
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
32,406 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
Indianapolis (46228)
14,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46208 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46228
Indianapolis (46228)
$91,156 median income
- 46204
Indianapolis (46204)
$86,396 median income
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
$72,504 median income
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
$72,417 median income
- 46202
Indianapolis (46202)
$63,506 median income
- 46208
Indianapolis (46208)
$60,062 median income
- 46224
Indianapolis (46224)
$55,986 median income
- 46225
Indianapolis (46225)
$55,190 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46208, 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 (22,239 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 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.
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