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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46217

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

29,358
529/sq mi
$92,029
Median income
$244,000
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
529
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46217 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46217 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 29,358 residents across 55.5 square miles, a density of 529 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46217 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,029 (25% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,070. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.4%. Housing costs here run $244,000 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,324 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46217, plus 6 more within Marion County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 46217

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46217.

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 46217, 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

29,358

Population

55.5

Area (sq mi)

529

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46217?

36.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 58.4%
African American 11.0%
Asian 19.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 46217 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,029 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$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

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ZIP 46217 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 46217 ranks #6 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 46217 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 46217 ranks the highest 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
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

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 46217 in? ▼
ZIP code 46217 (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 46217? ▼
ZIP code 46217 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 29,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46217? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46217 is $92,029, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46217? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46217 is $244,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46217? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46217 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46217? ▼
ZIP code 46217 has 570 business establishments employing approximately 8,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46217? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46217 are: Construction (88), Other services (except public administration) (70), Retail trade (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46217? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46217 increased by 4.0% 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 46217? ▼
In ZIP code 46217, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 46217? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46217 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46217? ▼
In ZIP code 46217, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46217? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46217 is 7.5% 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.