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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
$129,345
Median income
$342,000
Median home value
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $50,425. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $342,000 (77% above the state average), median rent at $1,220 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.5%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46259, plus 6 more within Marion County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 46259?

37.7

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$50,425

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46259 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,345 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,120

Total Housing Units

4,925

Occupied Units

195

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.5%
Renter 4.5%

$342,000

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$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

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ZIP 46259 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 46259 ranks #8 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 46259 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 46259 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

46227 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 57,086
46226 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 43,904
46237 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 39,624
46203 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,950
46254 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,095
46224 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

Marion County Indianapolis, IN Indiana

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.

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