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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46219

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

33,930
1,015/sq mi
$60,803
Median income
$184,900
Median home value
27.5%
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.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,015
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46219 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 33,930 residents across 33.4 square miles, a density of 1,015 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46219 reports a modest median household income of $60,803 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $32,198. Poverty here runs at 19.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $184,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,059 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46219, 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 46219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46219.

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 46219, 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

33,930

Population

33.4

Area (sq mi)

1,015

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46219?

34.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 22.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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?

$60,803

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$32,198

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46219 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,803 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,077

Total Housing Units

15,723

Occupied Units

1,354

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$184,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,059

Median Rent

1957

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46219 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 156
2021 +13.6% 178
2022 +11.5% 198
2023 +9.6% 217
2024 +2.7% 223

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 968 business establishments in ZIP 46219, employing approximately 27,634 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,982,071,000.

968

Businesses

27,634

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 157 16.2%
Retail trade 147 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 95 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 89 9.2%
Construction 78 8.1%
Wholesale trade 75 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 51 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.8%
Manufacturing 45 4.7%
Finance and insurance 31 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Information 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%
Educational services 6 0.6%

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 46219 vs 46226 →

ZIP 46219 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 46219 ranks #3 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 46219 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 46219 ranks #4 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
46226 Indianapolis, IN 43,904 3.9 mi
46229 Indianapolis, IN 27,262 3.5 mi
46201 Indianapolis, IN 30,962 3.5 mi
46218 Indianapolis, IN 29,028 3.4 mi
46203 Indianapolis, IN 38,950 4.2 mi
46239 Indianapolis, IN 25,345 4.7 mi
46107 Beech Grove, IN 12,774 5.2 mi
46216 Indianapolis, IN 1,697 6.0 mi
46202 Indianapolis, IN 16,335 6.3 mi
46235 Indianapolis, IN 30,825 5.2 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 46219 in? ▼
ZIP code 46219 (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 46219? ▼
ZIP code 46219 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 33,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46219 is $60,803, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46219 is $184,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46219 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46219? ▼
ZIP code 46219 has 968 business establishments employing approximately 27,634 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46219? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46219 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Retail trade (147), Accommodation and food services (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46219? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46219 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 46219? ▼
In ZIP code 46219, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 46219? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46219 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 46219? ▼
In ZIP code 46219, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46219 is 19.0% 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.