ZIP Code 46226
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 43,904
- Median income
- $50,325
- Median home value
- $158,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.3%
- Land area
- 37.4 sq mi
1,175/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46226 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 43,904. The median household income is $50,325, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $158,600, 43% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.4 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 43,904 residents, producing a population density of 1,175 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 46226 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46226 sits at $50,325 (32% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,343. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $158,600 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,133 per month, and 46.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46226 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 46226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$27,343
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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