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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46225

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

7,319
700/sq mi
$55,190
Median income
$162,400
Median home value
31.8%
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, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
700
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, home to 7,319 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 700 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46225 reports a modest median household income of $55,190 (25% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,507. Local economic indicators show a 30.7% poverty rate alongside 8.8% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 46225 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46225.

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 46225, 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

7,319

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

700

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46225?

30.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 11.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 46225 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,190 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$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 46225 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 46225 ranks #0 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 46225 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 46225 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46225 in? ▼
ZIP code 46225 (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 46225? ▼
ZIP code 46225 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 7,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46225? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46225 is $55,190, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46225? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46225 is $162,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46225? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46225 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46225? ▼
ZIP code 46225 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 14,323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46225? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46225 are: Accommodation and food services (61), Other services (except public administration) (56), Professional, scientific, and technical services (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46225? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46225 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 46225? ▼
In ZIP code 46225, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 46225? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46225 is 23.4 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 46225? ▼
In ZIP code 46225, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46225? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46225 is 30.7% 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.