ZIP Code 46254

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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana

Population
38,095

1,075/sq mi

Median income
$60,287

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$186,300

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 33.2

Land area
35.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46254 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 38,095. The median household income is $60,287, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $186,300, 33% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.4 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 38,095 residents, producing a population density of 1,075 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 46254 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46254 sits at $60,287 (18% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,795. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $186,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,067 per month, and 49.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46254 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 46254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

38,095

Population

35.4

Area (sq mi)

1,075

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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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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