ZIP Code 46217
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 29,358
- Median income
- $92,029
- Median home value
- $244,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 55.5 sq mi
529/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46217 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 29,358. The median household income is $92,029, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $244,000, 12% below the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46217 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.5 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 29,358 residents, producing a population density of 529 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 46217 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46217 sits at $92,029 (25% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,070. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $244,000 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $1,324 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46217 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46217 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 46217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46217.
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
50 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
46 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 46217, 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
29,358
Population
55.5
Area (sq mi)
529
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46217?
36.7
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
17.3%
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?
$92,029
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$42,070
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 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?
14,247
Total Housing Units
13,865
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,000
Median Home Value
+26% vs state
$1,324
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46217 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 146 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 166 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 195 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 206 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 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 570 business establishments in ZIP 46217, employing approximately 8,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $554,386,000.
570
Businesses
8,153
Employees
$554.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 88 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 9.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.9% |
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 46217 vs 46221 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46221 | Indianapolis, IN | 26,393 | 2.7 mi |
| 46227 | Indianapolis, IN | 57,086 | 3.3 mi |
| 46142 | Greenwood, IN | 30,413 | 3.7 mi |
| 46225 | Indianapolis, IN | 7,319 | 5.0 mi |
| 46183 | West Newton, IN | 82 | 4.9 mi |
| 46237 | Indianapolis, IN | 39,624 | 6.3 mi |
| 46241 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,670 | 5.3 mi |
| 46204 | Indianapolis, IN | 5,125 | 7.1 mi |
| 46222 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,044 | 8.3 mi |
| 46202 | Indianapolis, IN | 16,335 | 7.9 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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