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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46224

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

35,094
1,887/sq mi
$55,986
Median income
$181,600
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,887
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 35,094 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 1,887 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46224 reports a modest median household income of $55,986 (24% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,918. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $181,600 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,095 monthly, and 36.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46224, 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 46224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46224.

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 46224, 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

35,094

Population

18.6

Area (sq mi)

1,887

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46224?

32.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

32.6%

Foreign-Born

White 32.7%
African American 44.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

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?

$55,986

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$27,918

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46224 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,986 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,264

Total Housing Units

15,897

Occupied Units

1,367

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.3%
Renter 63.7%

$181,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,095

Median Rent

1968

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)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46224 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 144
2021 +17.2% 168
2022 +17.8% 198
2023 +9.8% 218
2024 +2.0% 222

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 521 business establishments in ZIP 46224, employing approximately 6,907 people with a combined annual payroll of $288,628,000.

521

Businesses

6,907

Employees

$288.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 93 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 84 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 77 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 50 9.6%
Construction 44 8.4%
Finance and insurance 31 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Manufacturing 10 1.9%
Wholesale trade 7 1.3%
Information 7 1.3%
Educational services 6 1.1%

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 46224 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 46224 ranks #2 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 46224 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 46224 ranks #9 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
46214 Indianapolis, IN 24,306 1.8 mi
46222 Indianapolis, IN 34,044 2.2 mi
46254 Indianapolis, IN 38,095 3.8 mi
46241 Indianapolis, IN 30,670 4.8 mi
46234 Indianapolis, IN 24,810 3.9 mi
46202 Indianapolis, IN 16,335 5.0 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 4.7 mi
46208 Indianapolis, IN 22,239 4.9 mi
46221 Indianapolis, IN 26,393 7.2 mi
46204 Indianapolis, IN 5,125 5.5 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
46220 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 34,830

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46224 in? ▼
ZIP code 46224 (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 46224? ▼
ZIP code 46224 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 35,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46224 is $55,986, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46224 is $181,600, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46224 is African American at 44.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46224? ▼
ZIP code 46224 has 521 business establishments employing approximately 6,907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46224 are: Retail trade (93), Health care and social assistance (84), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46224 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 46224? ▼
In ZIP code 46224, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 46224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46224 is 23.5 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 46224? ▼
In ZIP code 46224, approximately 36.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46224 is 16.9% 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.