ZIP Code 46241
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 30,670
- Median income
- $53,653
- Median home value
- $130,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.4%
- Land area
- 57.8 sq mi
530/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 31
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46241 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 30,670. The median household income is $53,653, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $130,200, 53% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46241 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.8 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 30,670 residents, producing a population density of 530 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46241 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46241 sits at $53,653 (27% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $20,994. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $130,200 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 54.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46241 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46241 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46241.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Construction
Construction
108 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 46241?
31.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
16.6%
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?
$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
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?
11,918
Total Housing Units
11,107
Occupied Units
811
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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