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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46222

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

34,044
1,179/sq mi
$50,783
Median income
$116,300
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,179
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46222 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 34,044 residents across 28.9 square miles, a density of 1,179 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46222 reports a modest median household income of $50,783 (31% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $22,783. Local economic indicators show a 22.3% poverty rate alongside 9.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $116,300 (40% below the state average), median rent at $1,069 a month, and owner-occupancy at 48.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marion County, letting you compare 46222 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 46222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46222.

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 46222, 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

34,044

Population

28.9

Area (sq mi)

1,179

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46222?

31.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

23.4%

Foreign-Born

White 33.1%
African American 26.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%

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?

$50,783

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$22,783

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46222 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,783 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

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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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,830

Total Housing Units

13,551

Occupied Units

2,279

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.3%
Renter 51.7%

$116,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1955

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46222 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.1% 130
2021 +19.0% 155
2022 +18.2% 183
2023 +13.0% 207
2024 +2.0% 211

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 562 business establishments in ZIP 46222, employing approximately 14,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,063,212,000.

562

Businesses

14,894

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 132 23.5%
Health care and social assistance 76 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 75 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 58 10.3%
Construction 50 8.9%
Manufacturing 26 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.5%
Wholesale trade 21 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.7%
Finance and insurance 14 2.5%
Information 10 1.8%
Educational services 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%

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 46222 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 46222 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 46222 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 46222 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
46224 Indianapolis, IN 35,094 2.2 mi
46202 Indianapolis, IN 16,335 2.8 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 4.1 mi
46208 Indianapolis, IN 22,239 3.2 mi
46214 Indianapolis, IN 24,306 4.0 mi
46204 Indianapolis, IN 5,125 3.4 mi
46225 Indianapolis, IN 7,319 4.4 mi
46254 Indianapolis, IN 38,095 5.0 mi
46241 Indianapolis, IN 30,670 5.3 mi
46205 Indianapolis, IN 25,356 5.0 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 46222 in? ▼
ZIP code 46222 (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 46222? ▼
ZIP code 46222 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 34,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46222 is $50,783, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46222 is $116,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46222 is White at 33.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46222? ▼
ZIP code 46222 has 562 business establishments employing approximately 14,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46222 are: Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46222 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 46222? ▼
In ZIP code 46222, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 46222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46222 is 22.9 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 46222? ▼
In ZIP code 46222, approximately 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46222 is 22.3% 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.