ZIP Code 46208

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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana

Population
22,239

1,278/sq mi

Median income
$60,062

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$220,500

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.0%

Median age 31.9

Land area
17.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46208 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 22,239. The median household income is $60,062, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $220,500, 21% below the US average. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.4 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 22,239 residents, producing a population density of 1,278 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 46208 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46208 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $220,500 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,075 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46208 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 46208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,239

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,278

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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

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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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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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