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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46239

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

25,345
337/sq mi
$100,331
Median income
$275,400
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
337
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46239 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 25,345 residents across 75.2 square miles, a density of 337 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46239 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,331 (36% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,174. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $275,400 (42% above the state average), median rent at $1,517 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 46239 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 46239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46239.

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 46239, 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

25,345

Population

75.2

Area (sq mi)

337

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46239?

33.9

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 55.9%
African American 25.5%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$100,331

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$37,174

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46239 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,331 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,435

Total Housing Units

11,961

Occupied Units

474

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$275,400

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,517

Median Rent

2002

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46239 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 143
2021 +12.5% 161
2022 +19.8% 193
2023 +9.0% 210
2024 +1.2% 212

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 525 business establishments in ZIP 46239, employing approximately 5,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $348,491,000.

525

Businesses

5,747

Employees

$348.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 87 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 61 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 61 11.6%
Wholesale trade 46 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 46 8.8%
Retail trade 42 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 4.8%
Manufacturing 16 3.0%
Finance and insurance 11 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Information 6 1.1%
Educational services 6 1.1%

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 46239 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 46239 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 46239 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 46239 ranks #3 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
46259 Indianapolis, IN 11,617 5.0 mi
46229 Indianapolis, IN 27,262 4.7 mi
46107 Beech Grove, IN 12,774 4.9 mi
46163 New Palestine, IN 11,963 5.2 mi
46219 Indianapolis, IN 33,930 4.7 mi
46203 Indianapolis, IN 38,950 5.2 mi
46237 Indianapolis, IN 39,624 5.3 mi
46235 Indianapolis, IN 30,825 8.0 mi
46216 Indianapolis, IN 1,697 9.9 mi
46201 Indianapolis, IN 30,962 6.8 mi

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Pop: 57,086
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Pop: 43,904
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Pop: 39,624
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Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,950
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Pop: 38,095
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Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46239 in? ▼
ZIP code 46239 (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 46239? ▼
ZIP code 46239 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 25,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46239? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46239 is $100,331, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46239? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46239 is $275,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46239? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46239 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46239? ▼
ZIP code 46239 has 525 business establishments employing approximately 5,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46239? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46239 are: Construction (87), Health care and social assistance (61), Other services (except public administration) (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46239? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46239 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 46239? ▼
In ZIP code 46239, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 46239? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46239 is 26.7 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 46239? ▼
In ZIP code 46239, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46239? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46239 is 7.7% 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.