Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46226
Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,904
- 1,175/sq mi High-density area
- $50,325
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,175
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46226 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 46226 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.2 in 2023 to 214.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46226 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 43,904 residents across 37.4 square miles, a density of 1,175 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46226 reports a modest median household income of $50,325 (32% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,343. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,600 (18% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,133; owner occupancy is 46.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46226 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 46226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46226.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 46226, 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
43,904
Population
37.4
Area (sq mi)
1,175
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46226?
32.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
12.9%
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?
$50,325
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$27,343
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46226 ranks nationally
Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,325 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
21,152housing units
21,152
Total Housing Units
19,447
Occupied Units
1,705
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,133
Median Rent
1966
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46226 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +21.9% | 187 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 204 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 214 |
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 734 business establishments in ZIP 46226, employing approximately 9,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $477,362,000.
734
Businesses
9,486
Employees
$477.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 116 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 92 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 74 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.0% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 46226 vs 46219 →
ZIP 46226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46226
Indianapolis (46226)
43,904 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46219
Indianapolis (46219)
33,930 residents
- 46201
Indianapolis (46201)
30,962 residents
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
30,825 residents
- 46218
Indianapolis (46218)
29,028 residents
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
27,262 residents
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
25,356 residents
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
23,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46226 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
$72,417 median income
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
$67,328 median income
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
$61,388 median income
- 46219
Indianapolis (46219)
$60,803 median income
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
$58,951 median income
- 46216
Indianapolis (46216)
$53,161 median income
- 46226
Indianapolis (46226)
$50,325 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46226 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46219 | Indianapolis, IN | 33,930 | 3.9 mi |
| 46216 | Indianapolis, IN | 1,697 | 2.9 mi |
| 46235 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,825 | 4.0 mi |
| 46218 | Indianapolis, IN | 29,028 | 3.3 mi |
| 46250 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,546 | 4.6 mi |
| 46220 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,830 | 3.6 mi |
| 46205 | Indianapolis, IN | 25,356 | 4.5 mi |
| 46256 | Indianapolis, IN | 23,647 | 5.2 mi |
| 46201 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,962 | 5.4 mi |
| 46229 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,262 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46226, 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 (43,904 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 46226 in?
ZIP code 46226 (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 46226?
ZIP code 46226 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 43,904 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46226?
The median household income in ZIP 46226 is $50,325, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46226?
The median home value in ZIP 46226 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46226 is African American at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46226?
ZIP code 46226 has 734 business establishments employing approximately 9,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46226 are: Retail trade (116), Construction (92), Health care and social assistance (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46226?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46226 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 46226?
In ZIP code 46226, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 46226?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46226 is 24.4 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 46226?
In ZIP code 46226, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46226 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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