ZIP Code 46208
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 22,239
- Median income
- $60,062
- Median home value
- $220,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.0%
- Land area
- 17.4 sq mi
1,278/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.9
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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 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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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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