PlainZIP

Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46216

Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,697
188/sq mi
$53,161
Median income
$272,200
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46216 covers 9.0 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,697 residents on file, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46216 reports a modest median household income of $53,161 (28% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,761. Local economic indicators show a 7.3% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $272,200 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,301 a month; 30.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. To put 46216 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46216.

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 46216, 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

1,697

Population

9.0

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 46216?

39.2

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 41.8%
African American 39.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$53,161

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$35,761

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 46216 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,161 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,530

Total Housing Units

1,498

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.7%
Renter 69.3%

$272,200

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,301

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 170 business establishments in ZIP 46216, employing approximately 3,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,551,000.

170

Businesses

3,821

Employees

$229.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 32 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 17 10.0%
Finance and insurance 16 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 5.9%
Construction 5 2.9%
Retail trade 5 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.9%
Educational services 5 2.9%
Manufacturing 4 2.4%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Information 4 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 2.4%

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 46216 vs 46256 →

ZIP 46216 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 46216 ranks #0 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 46216 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 46216 ranks #null 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
46256 Indianapolis, IN 23,647 2.8 mi
46235 Indianapolis, IN 30,825 2.7 mi
46226 Indianapolis, IN 43,904 2.9 mi
46236 Indianapolis, IN 27,294 2.9 mi
46250 Indianapolis, IN 18,546 4.0 mi
46220 Indianapolis, IN 34,830 5.1 mi
46038 Fishers, IN 37,723 7.0 mi
46229 Indianapolis, IN 27,262 5.6 mi
46219 Indianapolis, IN 33,930 6.0 mi
46055 Mccordsville, IN 10,193 5.8 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 46216 in? ▼
ZIP code 46216 (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 46216? ▼
ZIP code 46216 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 1,697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46216 is $53,161, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46216 is $272,200, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46216 is White at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46216? ▼
ZIP code 46216 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 3,821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46216 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Health care and social assistance (32), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46216? ▼
In ZIP code 46216, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46216? ▼
In ZIP code 46216, approximately 30.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46216 is 7.3% 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.