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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46241

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

30,670
530/sq mi
$53,653
Median income
$130,200
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
530
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46241 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 30,670 residents across 57.8 square miles, a density of 530 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46241 reports a modest median household income of $53,653 (27% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $20,994. Poverty here runs at 27.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $130,200 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,208 monthly, and 54.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 46241 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 46241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46241.

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 46241, 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

30,670

Population

57.8

Area (sq mi)

530

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46241?

31.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 15.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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?

$53,653

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$20,994

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46241 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,653 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,918

Total Housing Units

11,107

Occupied Units

811

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$130,200

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1966

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46241 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 142
2021 +14.2% 162
2022 +18.1% 191
2023 +6.8% 204
2024 +10.3% 225

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 1,079 business establishments in ZIP 46241, employing approximately 38,151 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,406,547,000.

1,079

Businesses

38,151

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 160 14.8%
Retail trade 124 11.5%
Construction 108 10.0%
Wholesale trade 98 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 87 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 86 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 83 7.7%
Manufacturing 72 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 5.0%
Finance and insurance 34 3.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 31 2.9%
Information 9 0.8%
Educational services 7 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 46241 vs 46221 →

ZIP 46241 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 46241 ranks #4 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 46241 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 46241 ranks #9 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
46221 Indianapolis, IN 26,393 2.8 mi
46231 Indianapolis, IN 10,440 3.0 mi
46224 Indianapolis, IN 35,094 4.8 mi
46183 West Newton, IN 82 5.1 mi
46214 Indianapolis, IN 24,306 4.7 mi
46222 Indianapolis, IN 34,044 5.3 mi
46225 Indianapolis, IN 7,319 5.6 mi
46217 Indianapolis, IN 29,358 5.3 mi
46254 Indianapolis, IN 38,095 8.5 mi
46113 Camby, IN 14,063 6.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46241 in? ▼
ZIP code 46241 (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 46241? ▼
ZIP code 46241 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 30,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46241 is $53,653, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46241 is $130,200, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46241 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46241? ▼
ZIP code 46241 has 1,079 business establishments employing approximately 38,151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46241 are: Transportation and warehousing (160), Retail trade (124), Construction (108). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46241 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 46241? ▼
In ZIP code 46241, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 46241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46241 is 23.9 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 46241? ▼
In ZIP code 46241, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46241 is 27.3% 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.