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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
$93,847
Median income
$318,200
Median home value
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $52,277. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. 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.

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. To put 46256 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 46256

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46256.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46256?

38.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 13.3%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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

How ZIP 46256 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,847 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.3%

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

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$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

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ZIP 46256 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 46256 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46256 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 46256 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
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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Pop: 57,086
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Pop: 43,904
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Pop: 39,624
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Pop: 38,950
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Pop: 38,095
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Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.