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 High-density area
- $68,631
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46268 (Indianapolis, IN) fell -6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.9 in 2023 to 203.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,712. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $229,600 (19% above the average Indiana ZIP), with only 45.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,216.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 46268 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 46268
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46268.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
145 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
124 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
122 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
120 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 46268?
37.0
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
14.8%
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?
$68,631
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$39,712
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46268 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)
$68,631 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
11,919housing units
11,919
Total Housing Units
11,213
Occupied Units
706
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,600
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46032
Carmel (46032)
42,234 residents
- 46254
Indianapolis (46254)
38,095 residents
- 46224
Indianapolis (46224)
35,094 residents
- 46222
Indianapolis (46222)
34,044 residents
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
32,406 residents
- 46268
Indianapolis (46268)
24,965 residents
- 46077
Zionsville (46077)
24,512 residents
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
18,731 residents
- 46228 14,755
Indianapolis (46228)
14,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46268 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46268 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46077
Zionsville (46077)
$177,679 median income
- 46278
Indianapolis (46278)
$158,648 median income
- 46032
Carmel (46032)
$132,085 median income
- 46228
Indianapolis (46228)
$91,156 median income
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
$75,156 median income
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
$72,504 median income
- 46268 $68,631
Indianapolis (46268)
$68,631 median income
- 46254 $60,287
Indianapolis (46254)
$60,287 median income
- 46224 $55,986
Indianapolis (46224)
$55,986 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46268, 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 (24,965 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 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.
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