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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46260

Marion County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

32,406
1,229/sq mi
$72,504
Median income
$288,900
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianapolis pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,229
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46260 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 32,406 residents across 26.4 square miles, a density of 1,229 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,504 (2% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,197. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $288,900 (49% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,128 monthly, and 51.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, 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 46260 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 46260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46260.

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 46260, 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

32,406

Population

26.4

Area (sq mi)

1,229

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46260?

36.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 43.9%
African American 38.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$72,504

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$44,197

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46260 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,504 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,864

Total Housing Units

15,204

Occupied Units

1,660

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.6%
Renter 48.4%

$288,900

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1974

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46260 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 158
2021 +10.6% 175
2022 +19.0% 208
2023 +5.2% 219
2024 +4.8% 229

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 829 business establishments in ZIP 46260, employing approximately 16,597 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,244,962,000.

829

Businesses

16,597

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 311 37.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 11.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 66 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 55 6.6%
Finance and insurance 54 6.5%
Retail trade 40 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 4.1%
Construction 33 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.0%
Wholesale trade 15 1.8%
Educational services 14 1.7%
Information 7 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Manufacturing 4 0.5%

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 46260 vs 46290 →

ZIP 46260 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 46260 ranks #3 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 46260 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 46260 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
46290 Indianapolis, IN 170 2.7 mi
46268 Indianapolis, IN 24,965 2.8 mi
46240 Indianapolis, IN 18,731 3.0 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 3.5 mi
46032 Carmel, IN 42,234 4.7 mi
46208 Indianapolis, IN 22,239 5.1 mi
46280 Indianapolis, IN 6,793 4.2 mi
46220 Indianapolis, IN 34,830 4.3 mi
46205 Indianapolis, IN 25,356 5.4 mi
46250 Indianapolis, IN 18,546 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

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Pop: 43,904
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Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 39,624
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Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46260 in? ▼
ZIP code 46260 (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 46260? ▼
ZIP code 46260 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 32,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46260 is $72,504, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46260 is $288,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46260 is White at 43.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46260? ▼
ZIP code 46260 has 829 business establishments employing approximately 16,597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46260 are: Health care and social assistance (311), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Real estate and rental and leasing (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46260? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46260 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 46260? ▼
In ZIP code 46260, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 46260? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46260 is 24.0 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 46260? ▼
In ZIP code 46260, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46260 is 11.3% 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.