Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46256
Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,647
- 816/sq mi High-density area
- $93,847
- Median income Above-median income area
- $318,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 816
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46256 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 46256 (Indianapolis, IN) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.9 in 2023 to 212.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46256 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 23,647 residents across 29.0 square miles, a density of 816 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46256 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,847 (27% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,277. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $318,200 (64% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 73.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,175.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46256 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 46256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$52,277
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46256 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)
$93,847 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
9,996housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 46256 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
- 46037
Fishers (46037)
35,891 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
30,825 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 46256 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46037
Fishers (46037)
$141,810 median income
- 46236
Indianapolis (46236)
$115,664 median income
- 46055
Mccordsville (46055)
$113,784 median income
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
$106,886 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
$75,156 median income
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
$67,328 median income
- 46235
Indianapolis (46235)
$58,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46256 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46256, 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 (23,647 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 46256 in?
ZIP code 46256 (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 46256?
ZIP code 46256 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 23,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46256?
The median household income in ZIP 46256 is $93,847, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46256?
The median home value in ZIP 46256 is $318,200, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46256 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46256?
ZIP code 46256 has 824 business establishments employing approximately 20,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46256 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (126), Health care and social assistance (118), Construction (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46256?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46256 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 46256?
In ZIP code 46256, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% 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 46256?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46256 is 23.8 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 46256?
In ZIP code 46256, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46256 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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