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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46237

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

39,624
1,029/sq mi
$79,078
Median income
$232,300
Median home value
34.2%
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 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1,029
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46237 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 39,624 residents across 38.5 square miles, a density of 1,029 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,078 (7% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,917. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. Housing costs here run $232,300 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,279 a month; 68.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46237, plus 6 more within Marion County, give a clearer read than the 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 46237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46237.

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 46237, 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

39,624

Population

38.5

Area (sq mi)

1,029

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46237?

37.6

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 5.4%
Asian 14.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$79,078

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$39,917

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46237 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,078 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,957

Total Housing Units

17,451

Occupied Units

506

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$232,300

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,279

Median Rent

1995

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

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46237 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 149
2021 +15.0% 171
2022 +15.8% 198
2023 +7.4% 213
2024 +2.7% 218

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 771 business establishments in ZIP 46237, employing approximately 15,080 people with a combined annual payroll of $792,324,000.

771

Businesses

15,080

Employees

$792.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 138 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 91 11.8%
Retail trade 79 10.3%
Construction 78 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 60 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 56 7.3%
Finance and insurance 49 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.3%
Wholesale trade 21 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.2%
Manufacturing 10 1.3%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Information 5 0.7%

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 46237 vs 46227 →

ZIP 46237 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 46237 ranks #3 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 46237 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 46237 ranks #6 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
46227 Indianapolis, IN 57,086 3.0 mi
46107 Beech Grove, IN 12,774 3.1 mi
46203 Indianapolis, IN 38,950 4.6 mi
46259 Indianapolis, IN 11,617 4.9 mi
46184 Whiteland, IN 11,806 7.7 mi
46217 Indianapolis, IN 29,358 6.3 mi
46143 Greenwood, IN 48,555 5.8 mi
46239 Indianapolis, IN 25,345 5.3 mi
46201 Indianapolis, IN 30,962 7.2 mi
46219 Indianapolis, IN 33,930 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 57,086
46226 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 43,904
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 46237 in? ▼
ZIP code 46237 (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 46237? ▼
ZIP code 46237 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 39,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46237 is $79,078, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46237 is $232,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46237 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46237? ▼
ZIP code 46237 has 771 business establishments employing approximately 15,080 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46237? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46237 are: Health care and social assistance (138), Accommodation and food services (91), Retail trade (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46237? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46237 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 46237? ▼
In ZIP code 46237, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% 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 46237? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46237 is 25.5 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 46237? ▼
In ZIP code 46237, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46237 is 8.0% 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.