Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46214
Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,306
- 1,320/sq mi High-density area
- $59,178
- Median income Below-median income area
- $201,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,320
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46214 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 46214 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.2 in 2023 to 214.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46214 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 24,306 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 1,320 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46214 reports a modest median household income of $59,178 (20% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,824. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $201,800 (4% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,196; 47.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46214 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 46214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46214.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 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 46214, 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
24,306
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
1,320
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46214?
34.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
11.4%
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?
$59,178
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$32,824
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46214 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)
$59,178 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
11,334housing units
11,334
Total Housing Units
10,643
Occupied Units
691
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,196
Median Rent
1982
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46214 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 142 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 161 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 192 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 193 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 214 |
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 393 business establishments in ZIP 46214, employing approximately 8,176 people with a combined annual payroll of $506,355,000.
393
Businesses
8,176
Employees
$506.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 42 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.8% |
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 46214 vs 46224 →
ZIP 46214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46254
Indianapolis (46254)
38,095 residents
- 46224
Indianapolis (46224)
35,094 residents
- 46222
Indianapolis (46222)
34,044 residents
- 46123
Avon (46123)
31,754 residents
- 46241
Indianapolis (46241)
30,670 residents
- 46234
Indianapolis (46234)
24,810 residents
- 46214
Indianapolis (46214)
24,306 residents
- 46202
Indianapolis (46202)
16,335 residents
- 46228 14,755
Indianapolis (46228)
14,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46214 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46278
Indianapolis (46278)
$158,648 median income
- 46123
Avon (46123)
$103,485 median income
- 46228
Indianapolis (46228)
$91,156 median income
- 46234
Indianapolis (46234)
$83,190 median income
- 46231
Indianapolis (46231)
$71,825 median income
- 46202
Indianapolis (46202)
$63,506 median income
- 46254 $60,287
Indianapolis (46254)
$60,287 median income
- 46214 $59,178
Indianapolis (46214)
$59,178 median income
- 46224 $55,986
Indianapolis (46224)
$55,986 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46214 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46224 | Indianapolis, IN | 35,094 | 1.8 mi |
| 46234 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,810 | 2.4 mi |
| 46254 | Indianapolis, IN | 38,095 | 4.1 mi |
| 46222 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,044 | 4.0 mi |
| 46241 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,670 | 4.7 mi |
| 46231 | Indianapolis, IN | 10,440 | 5.5 mi |
| 46278 | Indianapolis, IN | 8,197 | 7.2 mi |
| 46202 | Indianapolis, IN | 16,335 | 6.7 mi |
| 46123 | Avon, IN | 31,754 | 6.2 mi |
| 46228 | Indianapolis, IN | 14,755 | 6.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46214, 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 (24,306 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 46214 in?
ZIP code 46214 (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 46214?
ZIP code 46214 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 24,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46214?
The median household income in ZIP 46214 is $59,178, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46214?
The median home value in ZIP 46214 is $201,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46214 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46214?
ZIP code 46214 has 393 business establishments employing approximately 8,176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46214 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Construction (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46214 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 46214?
In ZIP code 46214, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 46214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46214 is 24.3 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 46214?
In ZIP code 46214, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46214 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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