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Indianapolis, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46268

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

24,965
727/sq mi
$68,631
Median income
$229,600
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
727
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46268 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, with 24,965 residents across 34.4 square miles, a density of 727 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46268 reports a modest median household income of $68,631 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,712. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $229,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,216 per month, and 45.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46268 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 46268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46268.

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 46268, 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

24,965

Population

34.4

Area (sq mi)

727

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46268?

37.0

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 35.2%
African American 40.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

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?

$68,631

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$39,712

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46268 ranks nationally

Indianapolis, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,631 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,919

Total Housing Units

11,213

Occupied Units

706

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.7%
Renter 54.3%

$229,600

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,216

Median Rent

1990

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

-6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46268 have decreased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 141
2021 +12.9% 160
2022 +20.0% 192
2023 +13.7% 218
2024 -6.7% 203

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 1,472 business establishments in ZIP 46268, employing approximately 46,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,159,363,000.

1,472

Businesses

46,992

Employees

$3.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 177 12.0%
Wholesale trade 145 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 124 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 122 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 8.2%
Retail trade 119 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 118 8.0%
Construction 100 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 92 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 92 6.3%
Manufacturing 90 6.1%
Finance and insurance 76 5.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 1.8%
Educational services 24 1.6%
Information 22 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.3%

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 46268 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 46268 ranks #6 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 46268 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 46268 ranks #7 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
46260 Indianapolis, IN 32,406 2.8 mi
46278 Indianapolis, IN 8,197 3.4 mi
46228 Indianapolis, IN 14,755 3.9 mi
46254 Indianapolis, IN 38,095 4.0 mi
46290 Indianapolis, IN 170 4.4 mi
46240 Indianapolis, IN 18,731 5.8 mi
46222 Indianapolis, IN 34,044 7.5 mi
46224 Indianapolis, IN 35,094 7.3 mi
46032 Carmel, IN 42,234 5.7 mi
46077 Zionsville, IN 24,512 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

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Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 39,624
46203 standard
Indianapolis, IN
Pop: 38,950
46254 standard
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Pop: 38,095
46224 standard
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Pop: 35,094

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46268 in? ▼
ZIP code 46268 (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 46268? ▼
ZIP code 46268 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 24,965 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46268? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46268 is $68,631, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46268? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46268 is $229,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46268? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46268 is African American at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46268? ▼
ZIP code 46268 has 1,472 business establishments employing approximately 46,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46268? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46268 are: Health care and social assistance (177), Wholesale trade (145), Accommodation and food services (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46268? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46268 decreased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 46268? ▼
In ZIP code 46268, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 46268? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46268 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46268? ▼
In ZIP code 46268, approximately 45.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46268? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46268 is 11.4% 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.