ZIP Code 46268

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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana

Population
24,965

727/sq mi

Median income
$68,631

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$229,600

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.9%

Median age 37

Land area
34.4 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 46268 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 24,965. The median household income is $68,631, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $229,600, 17% below the US average. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 46268 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.4 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 24,965 residents, producing a population density of 727 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46268 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46268 sits at $68,631 (7% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $39,712. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 46268 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 46268

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

24,965

Population

34.4

Area (sq mi)

727

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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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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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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