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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46250

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

18,546
943/sq mi
$67,328
Median income
$327,600
Median home value
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
943
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46250 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, home to 18,546 residents across 19.7 square miles, a density of 943 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46250 reports a modest median household income of $67,328 (9% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $51,220. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $327,600 (69% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,326 monthly, and 41.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46250 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 46250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46250.

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 46250, 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

18,546

Population

19.7

Area (sq mi)

943

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46250?

36.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 17.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$67,328

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$51,220

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46250 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,328 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,979

Total Housing Units

9,258

Occupied Units

721

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.8%
Renter 58.2%

$327,600

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,326

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46250 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 152
2021 +12.7% 171
2022 +12.4% 192
2023 +11.3% 214
2024 +5.5% 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 1,323 business establishments in ZIP 46250, employing approximately 26,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,482,146,000.

1,323

Businesses

26,619

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 257 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 173 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 158 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 139 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 103 7.8%
Finance and insurance 90 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 68 5.1%
Wholesale trade 54 4.1%
Construction 52 3.9%
Information 33 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 24 1.8%
Manufacturing 23 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 19 1.4%
Educational services 14 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 46250 vs 46240 →

ZIP 46250 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 46250 ranks #9 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 46250 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 46250 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
46240 Indianapolis, IN 18,731 3.0 mi
46256 Indianapolis, IN 23,647 3.0 mi
46220 Indianapolis, IN 34,830 3.3 mi
46226 Indianapolis, IN 43,904 4.6 mi
46280 Indianapolis, IN 6,793 3.5 mi
46033 Carmel, IN 34,889 5.2 mi
46216 Indianapolis, IN 1,697 4.0 mi
46236 Indianapolis, IN 27,294 5.3 mi
46038 Fishers, IN 37,723 5.1 mi
46260 Indianapolis, IN 32,406 5.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46250 in? ▼
ZIP code 46250 (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 46250? ▼
ZIP code 46250 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 18,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46250 is $67,328, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46250 is $327,600, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46250 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46250? ▼
ZIP code 46250 has 1,323 business establishments employing approximately 26,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46250 are: Retail trade (257), Health care and social assistance (173), Professional, scientific, and technical services (158). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46250 increased by 5.5% 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 46250? ▼
In ZIP code 46250, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 46250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46250 is 23.1 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 46250? ▼
In ZIP code 46250, approximately 41.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46250 is 7.1% 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.