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 High-density area
- $100,331
- Median income Above-median income area
- $275,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.0%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46239 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.0 in 2023 to 212.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,174. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $275,400 (42% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,517.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46239 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 46239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46239.
- Construction
Construction
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
46 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
46 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46239?
33.9
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
8.2%
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?
$100,331
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$37,174
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46239 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)
$100,331 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
12,435housing units
12,435
Total Housing Units
11,961
Occupied Units
474
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,400
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46239 vs 46259 →
ZIP 46239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46237
Indianapolis (46237)
39,624 residents
- 46203
Indianapolis (46203)
38,950 residents
- 46219
Indianapolis (46219)
33,930 residents
- 46201
Indianapolis (46201)
30,962 residents
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
30,825 residents
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
27,262 residents
- 46239
Indianapolis (46239)
25,345 residents
- 46107 12,774
Beech Grove (46107)
12,774 residents
- 46163 11,963
New Palestine (46163)
11,963 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46239 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46259
Indianapolis (46259)
$129,345 median income
- 46163
New Palestine (46163)
$113,106 median income
- 46239
Indianapolis (46239)
$100,331 median income
- 46237
Indianapolis (46237)
$79,078 median income
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
$61,388 median income
- 46219
Indianapolis (46219)
$60,803 median income
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
$58,951 median income
- 46203
Indianapolis (46203)
$57,393 median income
- 46107
Beech Grove (46107)
$56,799 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46239, 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 (25,345 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 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.
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