ZIP Code 46236
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 27,294
- Median income
- $115,664
- Median home value
- $291,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.9%
- Land area
- 27.3 sq mi
1,000/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46236 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 27,294. The median household income is $115,664, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $291,900, 5% above the US average. 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.3 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 27,294 residents, producing a population density of 1,000 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 46236 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46236 sits at $115,664 (57% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $50,127. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $291,900 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,885 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46236 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 46236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46236.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 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 46236, 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
27,294
Population
27.3
Area (sq mi)
1,000
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46236?
40.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
5.9%
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?
$115,664
Median Household Income
+57% vs state
$50,127
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 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?
9,993
Total Housing Units
9,699
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,900
Median Home Value
+51% vs state
$1,885
Median Rent
1993
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46236 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 161 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 189 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 214 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 216 |
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 556 business establishments in ZIP 46236, employing approximately 5,847 people with a combined annual payroll of $267,186,000.
556
Businesses
5,847
Employees
$267.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 58 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.8% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
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 46236 vs 46256 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46256 | Indianapolis, IN | 23,647 | 2.5 mi |
| 46235 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,825 | 3.8 mi |
| 46216 | Indianapolis, IN | 1,697 | 2.9 mi |
| 46055 | Mccordsville, IN | 10,193 | 3.4 mi |
| 46037 | Fishers, IN | 35,891 | 4.9 mi |
| 46250 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,546 | 5.3 mi |
| 46229 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,262 | 7.1 mi |
| 46038 | Fishers, IN | 37,723 | 5.8 mi |
| 46226 | Indianapolis, IN | 43,904 | 5.7 mi |
| 46220 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,830 | 7.6 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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