ZIP Code 46225
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,319
- Median income
- $55,190
- Median home value
- $162,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.8%
- Land area
- 10.5 sq mi
700/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46225 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 7,319. The median household income is $55,190, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $162,400, 42% below the US average. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,319 residents, producing a population density of 700 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 46225 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46225 sits at $55,190 (25% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,507. The poverty rate stands at 30.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $162,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,119 per month, and 56.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46225 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 46225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46225.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
36 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 46225, 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
7,319
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
700
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46225?
30.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
12.3%
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?
$55,190
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$35,507
Per Capita Income
30.7%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 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?
3,060
Total Housing Units
2,388
Occupied Units
672
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$1,119
Median Rent
1938
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46225 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 229 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 257 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 283 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 308 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 338 |
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 441 business establishments in ZIP 46225, employing approximately 14,323 people with a combined annual payroll of $990,111,000.
441
Businesses
14,323
Employees
$990.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 32 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 6.3% |
| Information | 25 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.8% |
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 46225 vs 46204 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46204 | Indianapolis, IN | 5,125 | 2.2 mi |
| 46202 | Indianapolis, IN | 16,335 | 3.0 mi |
| 46203 | Indianapolis, IN | 38,950 | 3.5 mi |
| 46201 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,962 | 3.7 mi |
| 46208 | Indianapolis, IN | 22,239 | 5.8 mi |
| 46107 | Beech Grove, IN | 12,774 | 4.2 mi |
| 46227 | Indianapolis, IN | 57,086 | 4.8 mi |
| 46217 | Indianapolis, IN | 29,358 | 5.0 mi |
| 46222 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,044 | 4.4 mi |
| 46205 | Indianapolis, IN | 25,356 | 6.2 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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