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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46229

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

27,262
966/sq mi
$61,388
Median income
$191,100
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
966
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 27,262 residents across 28.2 square miles, a density of 966 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46229 reports a modest median household income of $61,388 (17% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $31,449. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $191,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,069 per month, and 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46229 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 46229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46229.

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 46229, 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

27,262

Population

28.2

Area (sq mi)

966

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46229?

36.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 34.8%
African American 46.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$61,388

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$31,449

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46229 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,388 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,133

Total Housing Units

11,479

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$191,100

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46229 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 135
2021 +15.0% 155
2022 +16.4% 180
2023 +7.7% 194
2024 +4.8% 204

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 476 business establishments in ZIP 46229, employing approximately 6,478 people with a combined annual payroll of $278,188,000.

476

Businesses

6,478

Employees

$278.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 19.1%
Health care and social assistance 82 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 54 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 51 10.7%
Construction 40 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 5.5%
Finance and insurance 23 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.4%
Wholesale trade 10 2.1%
Information 10 2.1%
Manufacturing 9 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.3%

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 46229 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 46229 ranks #7 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 46229 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 46229 ranks #5 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
46235 Indianapolis, IN 30,825 3.4 mi
46219 Indianapolis, IN 33,930 3.5 mi
46239 Indianapolis, IN 25,345 4.7 mi
46216 Indianapolis, IN 1,697 5.6 mi
46236 Indianapolis, IN 27,294 7.1 mi
46226 Indianapolis, IN 43,904 5.2 mi
46163 New Palestine, IN 11,963 5.7 mi
46218 Indianapolis, IN 29,028 6.6 mi
46201 Indianapolis, IN 30,962 7.0 mi
46259 Indianapolis, IN 11,617 9.5 mi

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Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46229 in? ▼
ZIP code 46229 (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 46229? ▼
ZIP code 46229 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 27,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46229 is $61,388, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46229 is $191,100, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46229 is African American at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46229? ▼
ZIP code 46229 has 476 business establishments employing approximately 6,478 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46229 are: Retail trade (91), Health care and social assistance (82), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46229 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 46229? ▼
In ZIP code 46229, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 46229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46229 is 24.7 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 46229? ▼
In ZIP code 46229, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46229 is 11.3% 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.