Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46280
Hamilton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,793
- 614/sq mi High-density area
- $91,152
- Median income Above-median income area
- $324,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Indianapolis pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 614
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46280 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 46280 (Indianapolis, IN) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.0 in 2023 to 256.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46280 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana, home to 6,793 residents across 11.1 square miles, a density of 614 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 46280 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,152 (24% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,045. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 0.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,400 (68% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 61.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,771.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 46280 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 46280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46280.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 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 46280, 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
6,793
Population
11.1
Area (sq mi)
614
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46280?
42.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
6.6%
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?
$91,152
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$59,045
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46280 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)
$91,152 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
3,829housing units
3,829
Total Housing Units
3,596
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,400
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,771
Median Rent
1987
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
-1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46280 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 171 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 191 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 224 |
| 2023 | +15.4% | 259 |
| 2024 | -1.1% | 256 |
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 256 business establishments in ZIP 46280, employing approximately 8,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $595,925,000.
256
Businesses
8,471
Employees
$595.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 21.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Information | 7 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
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 46280 vs 46240 →
ZIP 46280 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
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
37,723 residents
- 46033
Carmel (46033)
34,889 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
32,406 residents
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
25,356 residents
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
23,647 residents
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
18,731 residents
- 46250
Indianapolis (46250)
18,546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46280 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46033
Carmel (46033)
$153,143 median income
- 46032
Carmel (46032)
$132,085 median income
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
$108,050 median income
- 46038
Fishers (46038)
$106,886 median income
- 46256
Indianapolis (46256)
$93,847 median income
- 46280
Indianapolis (46280)
$91,152 median income
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
$75,156 median income
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
$72,504 median income
- 46205
Indianapolis (46205)
$72,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46280 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46240 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,731 | 2.1 mi |
| 46290 | Indianapolis, IN | 170 | 2.4 mi |
| 46033 | Carmel, IN | 34,889 | 3.4 mi |
| 46220 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,830 | 4.8 mi |
| 46032 | Carmel, IN | 42,234 | 3.4 mi |
| 46250 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,546 | 3.5 mi |
| 46260 | Indianapolis, IN | 32,406 | 4.2 mi |
| 46205 | Indianapolis, IN | 25,356 | 7.6 mi |
| 46038 | Fishers, IN | 37,723 | 5.8 mi |
| 46256 | Indianapolis, IN | 23,647 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46280, 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 (6,793 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 46280 in?
ZIP code 46280 (Indianapolis) is located in Hamilton County, Indiana. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46280?
ZIP code 46280 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 6,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46280?
The median household income in ZIP 46280 is $91,152, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46280?
The median home value in ZIP 46280 is $324,400, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46280 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46280?
ZIP code 46280 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 8,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46280 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32), Finance and insurance (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46280?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46280 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 46280?
In ZIP code 46280, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.9% 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 46280?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46280 is 20.3 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 46280?
In ZIP code 46280, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46280 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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