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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46254

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

38,095
1,075/sq mi
$60,287
Median income
$186,300
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,075
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46254 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 38,095 residents across 35.4 square miles, a density of 1,075 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46254 reports a modest median household income of $60,287 (18% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,795. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Housing costs here run $186,300 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,067 a month; 49.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 46254 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 46254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46254.

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 46254, 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

38,095

Population

35.4

Area (sq mi)

1,075

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46254?

33.2

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

24.4%

Foreign-Born

White 21.5%
African American 54.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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?

$60,287

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$34,795

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46254 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,287 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

17,870

Total Housing Units

16,813

Occupied Units

1,057

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.5%
Renter 50.5%

$186,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,067

Median Rent

1988

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46254 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.5% 142
2021 +11.6% 158
2022 +23.8% 196
2023 +7.0% 210
2024 +9.2% 229

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 697 business establishments in ZIP 46254, employing approximately 13,246 people with a combined annual payroll of $896,403,000.

697

Businesses

13,246

Employees

$896.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 137 19.7%
Health care and social assistance 134 19.2%
Accommodation and food services 97 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 60 8.6%
Finance and insurance 43 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 5.0%
Construction 32 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.3%
Wholesale trade 20 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.9%
Manufacturing 12 1.7%
Information 11 1.6%
Educational services 9 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46254 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 46254 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46254 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 46254 ranks #6 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
46224 Indianapolis, IN 35,094 3.8 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 3.8 mi
46278 Indianapolis, IN 8,197 3.5 mi
46214 Indianapolis, IN 24,306 4.1 mi
46268 Indianapolis, IN 24,965 4.0 mi
46234 Indianapolis, IN 24,810 3.8 mi
46222 Indianapolis, IN 34,044 5.0 mi
46208 Indianapolis, IN 22,239 5.6 mi
46112 Brownsburg, IN 33,662 6.0 mi
46241 Indianapolis, IN 30,670 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 57,086
46226 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 43,904
46237 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 39,624
46203 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,950
46224 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 35,094
46220 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 34,830

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46254 in? ▼
ZIP code 46254 (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 46254? ▼
ZIP code 46254 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 38,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46254? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46254 is $60,287, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46254? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46254 is $186,300, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46254? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46254 is African American at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46254? ▼
ZIP code 46254 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 13,246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46254? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46254 are: Retail trade (137), Health care and social assistance (134), Accommodation and food services (97). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46254? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46254 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 46254? ▼
In ZIP code 46254, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 46254? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46254 is 22.4 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 46254? ▼
In ZIP code 46254, approximately 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46254? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46254 is 18.7% 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.