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 High-density area
- $53,161
- Median income Below-median income area
- $272,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,761. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $272,200 (41% above the average Indiana ZIP), with only 30.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,301.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46216 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 46216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46216.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46216?
39.2
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
10.9%
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?
$53,161
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$35,761
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 46216 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)
$53,161 13th percentile higher than 13% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,530housing units
1,530
Total Housing Units
1,498
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,200
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46226
Indianapolis (46226)
43,904 residents
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
37,723 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46219
Indianapolis (46219)
33,930 residents
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
30,825 residents
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
27,294 residents
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
27,262 residents
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
23,647 residents
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
18,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46216 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
$115,664 median income
- 46055
Mccordsville (46055)
$113,784 median income
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
$106,886 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
$67,328 median income
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
$61,388 median income
- 46219
Indianapolis (46219)
$60,803 median income
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
$58,951 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46216, 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 (1,697 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 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.
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