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 High-density area
- $67,328
- Median income Near-median income area
- $327,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46250 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.8 in 2023 to 225.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,220. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $327,600 (69% above the average Indiana ZIP), with only 41.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,326.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46250 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 46250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46250.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
257 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
173 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46250?
36.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
4.2%
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?
$67,328
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$51,220
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46250 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)
$67,328 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
9,979housing units
9,979
Total Housing Units
9,258
Occupied Units
721
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,600
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46226
Indianapolis (46226)
43,904 residents
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
37,723 residents
- 46033
Carmel (46033)
34,889 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
32,406 residents
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
27,294 residents
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
23,647 residents
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
18,731 residents
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
18,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46250 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46033
Carmel (46033)
$153,143 median income
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
$115,664 median income
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
$106,886 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46280
Indianapolis (46280)
$91,152 median income
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
$75,156 median income
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
$72,504 median income
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
$67,328 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46250, 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 (18,546 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 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.
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