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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
$50,325
Median income
$158,600
Median home value
24.3%
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.

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $27,343. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Housing costs here run $158,600 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,133 a month; 46.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46226?

32.9

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 26.0%
African American 54.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%

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

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

$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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$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

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ZIP 46226 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 46226 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46226 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 46226 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
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Pop: 57,086
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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
46220 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 34,830

Related Areas

Marion County Indianapolis, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.