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 High-density area
- $55,190
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46225 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.4 in 2023 to 338.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,507. The poverty rate is 30.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,400 (16% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,119; owner occupancy is 56.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46225 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$35,507
Per Capita Income
30.7%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46225 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,190 15th percentile higher than 15% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,060housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 46227
Indianapolis (46227)
57,086 residents
- 46203
Indianapolis (46203)
38,950 residents
- 46222
Indianapolis (46222)
34,044 residents
- 46201
Indianapolis (46201)
30,962 residents
- 46217
Indianapolis (46217)
29,358 residents
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
25,356 residents
- 46208 22,239
Indianapolis (46208)
22,239 residents
- 46202 16,335
Indianapolis (46202)
16,335 residents
- 46107 12,774
Beech Grove (46107)
12,774 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46225 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46217
Indianapolis (46217)
$92,029 median income
- 46204
Indianapolis (46204)
$86,396 median income
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
$72,417 median income
- 46202
Indianapolis (46202)
$63,506 median income
- 46208
Indianapolis (46208)
$60,062 median income
- 46203
Indianapolis (46203)
$57,393 median income
- 46107
Beech Grove (46107)
$56,799 median income
- 46225
Indianapolis (46225)
$55,190 median income
- 46227
Indianapolis (46227)
$53,629 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46225, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,319 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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