ZIP Code 46278
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Indianapolis · Marion County · Indiana
- Population
- 8,197
- Median income
- $158,648
- Median home value
- $408,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.0%
- Land area
- 33.9 sq mi
242/sq mi
▲ 108% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46278 in Indianapolis, Indiana has a population of 8,197. The median household income is $158,648, which is 108% above the national average. Median home value is $408,900, 47% above the US average. 64.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46278 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.9 square miles in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. The area is home to 8,197 residents, producing a population density of 242 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 46278 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46278 sits at $158,648 (115% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $70,148. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $408,900 (111% above the state average) with median rent at $1,589 per month, and 97.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46278 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 46278 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 46278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46278.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
40 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46278, 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
8,197
Population
33.9
Area (sq mi)
242
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46278?
45.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
6.7%
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?
$158,648
Median Household Income
+115% vs state
$70,148
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,270
Total Housing Units
3,204
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,900
Median Home Value
+111% vs state
$1,589
Median Rent
1992
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46278 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 134 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 148 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 174 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 185 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 189 |
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 489 business establishments in ZIP 46278, employing approximately 16,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,181,356,000.
489
Businesses
16,541
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 65 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 30 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 4.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 4.1% |
| Information | 15 | 3.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
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 46278 vs 46268 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46268 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,965 | 3.4 mi |
| 46254 | Indianapolis, IN | 38,095 | 3.5 mi |
| 46077 | Zionsville, IN | 24,512 | 6.2 mi |
| 46234 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,810 | 5.9 mi |
| 46214 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,306 | 7.2 mi |
| 46112 | Brownsburg, IN | 33,662 | 5.0 mi |
| 46260 | Indianapolis, IN | 32,406 | 6.3 mi |
| 46224 | Indianapolis, IN | 35,094 | 7.2 mi |
| 46228 | Indianapolis, IN | 14,755 | 6.1 mi |
| 46075 | Whitestown, IN | 2,913 | 9.2 mi |
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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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