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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46234

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

24,810
752/sq mi
$83,190
Median income
$241,900
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
752
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 24,810 residents across 33.0 square miles, a density of 752 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,190 (13% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $40,272. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. Median home value sits at $241,900 (25% above the state average), median rent at $1,559 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 46234 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 46234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46234.

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 46234, 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

24,810

Population

33.0

Area (sq mi)

752

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46234?

37.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 21.5%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$83,190

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$40,272

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46234 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,190 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,151

Total Housing Units

10,692

Occupied Units

459

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$241,900

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,559

Median Rent

1994

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46234 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 135
2021 +14.5% 154
2022 +17.2% 181
2023 +12.8% 204
2024 -2.6% 199

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 303 business establishments in ZIP 46234, employing approximately 3,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,718,000.

303

Businesses

3,249

Employees

$137.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 11.9%
Retail trade 31 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.3%
Wholesale trade 13 4.3%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.0%
Manufacturing 7 2.3%
Educational services 4 1.3%
Information 3 1.0%

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 46234 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 46234 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 46234 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 46234 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
46214 Indianapolis, IN 24,306 2.4 mi
46224 Indianapolis, IN 35,094 3.9 mi
46254 Indianapolis, IN 38,095 3.8 mi
46231 Indianapolis, IN 10,440 6.7 mi
46112 Brownsburg, IN 33,662 4.7 mi
46278 Indianapolis, IN 8,197 5.9 mi
46123 Avon, IN 31,754 5.2 mi
46222 Indianapolis, IN 34,044 6.1 mi
46241 Indianapolis, IN 30,670 6.8 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 57,086
46226 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 43,904
46237 standard
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

Related Areas

Marion County Indianapolis, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46234 in? ▼
ZIP code 46234 (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 46234? ▼
ZIP code 46234 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 24,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46234 is $83,190, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46234 is $241,900, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46234 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46234? ▼
ZIP code 46234 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 3,249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46234 are: Construction (38), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Retail trade (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46234 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 46234? ▼
In ZIP code 46234, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 46234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46234 is 25.2 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 46234? ▼
In ZIP code 46234, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46234 is 9.4% 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.