ZIP Code 46256
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 23,647
- Median income
- $93,847
- Median home value
- $318,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.3%
- Land area
- 29.0 sq mi
816/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46256 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 23,647. The median household income is $93,847, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $318,200, 14% above the US average. 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46256 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.0 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 23,647 residents, producing a population density of 816 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 46256 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46256 sits at $93,847 (27% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $52,277. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $318,200 (64% above the state average) with median rent at $1,175 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46256 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, 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 46256 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 46256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46256.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
67 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 46256, 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
23,647
Population
29.0
Area (sq mi)
816
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46256?
38.3
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.2%
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?
$93,847
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$52,277
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 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?
9,996
Total Housing Units
9,041
Occupied Units
955
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,200
Median Home Value
+64% vs state
$1,175
Median Rent
1985
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46256 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 149 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 169 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 201 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 209 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 213 |
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 824 business establishments in ZIP 46256, employing approximately 20,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,798,468,000.
824
Businesses
20,140
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 126 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 76 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.9% |
| Information | 19 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 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 46256 vs 46216 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46216 | Indianapolis, IN | 1,697 | 2.8 mi |
| 46236 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,294 | 2.5 mi |
| 46250 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,546 | 3.0 mi |
| 46038 | Fishers, IN | 37,723 | 4.2 mi |
| 46235 | Indianapolis, IN | 30,825 | 5.1 mi |
| 46226 | Indianapolis, IN | 43,904 | 5.2 mi |
| 46240 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,731 | 5.9 mi |
| 46037 | Fishers, IN | 35,891 | 5.0 mi |
| 46055 | Mccordsville, IN | 10,193 | 5.9 mi |
| 46220 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,830 | 5.8 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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