Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46236
Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,294
- 1,000/sq mi High-density area
- $115,664
- Median income Above-median income area
- $291,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,000
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46236 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 27,294 residents across 27.3 square miles, a density of 1,000 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46236 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,664 (57% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,127. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $291,900 (51% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 88.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,885.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46236 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 46236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$50,127
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46236 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$115,664 Top 4% higher than 96% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,993housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 46236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46226
Indianapolis (46226)
43,904 residents
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
37,723 residents
- 46037
Fishers (46037)
35,891 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
30,825 residents
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
27,294 residents
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
27,262 residents
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
23,647 residents
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
18,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46236 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46037
Fishers (46037)
$141,810 median income
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
$115,664 median income
- 46055
Mccordsville (46055)
$113,784 median income
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
$106,886 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
$67,328 median income
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
$61,388 median income
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
$58,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46236 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46236, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,294 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46236 in?
ZIP code 46236 (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 46236?
ZIP code 46236 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 27,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46236?
The median household income in ZIP 46236 is $115,664, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46236?
The median home value in ZIP 46236 is $291,900, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46236 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46236?
ZIP code 46236 has 556 business establishments employing approximately 5,847 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46236 are: Retail trade (71), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Construction (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46236 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 46236?
In ZIP code 46236, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% 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 46236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46236 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46236?
In ZIP code 46236, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46236 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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