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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
$59,178
Median income
$201,800
Median home value
26.4%
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.

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,824. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $201,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,196 per month, and 47.0% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 46214 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46214.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46214?

34.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

11.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 36.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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

$32,824

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46214 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,178 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,334

Total Housing Units

10,643

Occupied Units

691

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$201,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 46214 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 46214 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 46214 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 46214 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 57,086
46226 standard
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

Marion County Indianapolis, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.