Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46259
Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,617
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $129,345
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46259 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 46259 (Indianapolis, IN) fell -6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.5 in 2023 to 212.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46259 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, home to 11,617 residents across 55.6 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46259 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,345 (76% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,425. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $342,000 (77% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 95.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,220.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46259 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 46259
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46259.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
22 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 16
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 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 46259, 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
11,617
Population
55.6
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46259?
37.7
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
8.8%
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?
$129,345
Median Household Income
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$50,425
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46259 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)
$129,345 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
5,120housing units
5,120
Total Housing Units
4,925
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,000
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$1,220
Median Rent
2001
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
-6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46259 have decreased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 146 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 167 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 195 |
| 2023 | +16.5% | 228 |
| 2024 | -6.6% | 212 |
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 197 business establishments in ZIP 46259, employing approximately 1,112 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,547,000.
197
Businesses
1,112
Employees
$51.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 45 | 22.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.0% |
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 46259 vs 46239 →
ZIP 46259 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46227
Indianapolis (46227)
57,086 residents
- 46237
Indianapolis (46237)
39,624 residents
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
27,262 residents
- 46239
Indianapolis (46239)
25,345 residents
- 46107 12,774
Beech Grove (46107)
12,774 residents
- 46163 11,963
New Palestine (46163)
11,963 residents
- 46184 11,806
Whiteland (46184)
11,806 residents
- 46259 11,617
Indianapolis (46259)
11,617 residents
- 46126 4,668
Fairland (46126)
4,668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46259 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46259 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46259
Indianapolis (46259)
$129,345 median income
- 46162
Needham (46162)
$117,969 median income
- 46163
New Palestine (46163)
$113,106 median income
- 46239
Indianapolis (46239)
$100,331 median income
- 46184
Whiteland (46184)
$99,865 median income
- 46237
Indianapolis (46237)
$79,078 median income
- 46126
Fairland (46126)
$70,607 median income
- 46110
Boggstown (46110)
$68,714 median income
- 46229
Indianapolis (46229)
$61,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46259 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46239 | Indianapolis, IN | 25,345 | 5.0 mi |
| 46237 | Indianapolis, IN | 39,624 | 4.9 mi |
| 46126 | Fairland, IN | 4,668 | 5.7 mi |
| 46162 | Needham, IN | 458 | 7.2 mi |
| 46229 | Indianapolis, IN | 27,262 | 9.5 mi |
| 46110 | Boggstown, IN | 500 | 7.2 mi |
| 46163 | New Palestine, IN | 11,963 | 6.9 mi |
| 46227 | Indianapolis, IN | 57,086 | 7.9 mi |
| 46107 | Beech Grove, IN | 12,774 | 7.1 mi |
| 46184 | Whiteland, IN | 11,806 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46259, 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 (11,617 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 46259 in?
ZIP code 46259 (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 46259?
ZIP code 46259 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 11,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46259?
The median household income in ZIP 46259 is $129,345, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46259?
The median home value in ZIP 46259 is $342,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46259?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46259 is White at 79.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46259?
ZIP code 46259 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 1,112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46259?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46259 are: Construction (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Transportation and warehousing (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46259?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46259 decreased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 46259?
In ZIP code 46259, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 46259?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46259 is 25.3 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 46259?
In ZIP code 46259, approximately 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46259?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46259 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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