Indianapolis, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46290
Hamilton County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 170
- 121/sq mi
- $570,700
- Median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Indianapolis pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46290 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 46290 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana, home to just 170 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 46290, but per-capita income is $113,153. Poverty here runs at 28.4%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $570,700 (195% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 100.0%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.2, and the average commute is -. To put 46290 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hamilton County, for a geography-aware comparison.
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 46290
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Indianapolis, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46290.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 46290, 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
170
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46290?
70.2
Median Age
39.5%
Male
60.5%
Female
23.5%
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?
$113,153
Per Capita Income
28.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
57
Total Housing Units
33
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$570,700
Median Home Value
+195% vs state
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 130 business establishments in ZIP 46290, employing approximately 5,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $509,027,000.
130
Businesses
5,781
Employees
$509.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 35.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 20.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 18.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 2.3% |
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 46290 vs 46032 →
ZIP 46290 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
- 46033
Carmel (46033)
34,889 residents
- 46220
Indianapolis (46220)
34,830 residents
- 46260
Indianapolis (46260)
32,406 residents
- 46074
Westfield (46074)
26,745 residents
- 46268
Indianapolis (46268)
24,965 residents
- 46208
Indianapolis (46208)
22,239 residents
- 46240
Indianapolis (46240)
18,731 residents
- 46228 14,755
Indianapolis (46228)
14,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46290 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46032 | Carmel, IN | 42,234 | 2.2 mi |
| 46280 | Indianapolis, IN | 6,793 | 2.4 mi |
| 46260 | Indianapolis, IN | 32,406 | 2.7 mi |
| 46240 | Indianapolis, IN | 18,731 | 2.8 mi |
| 46268 | Indianapolis, IN | 24,965 | 4.4 mi |
| 46074 | Westfield, IN | 26,745 | 7.1 mi |
| 46208 | Indianapolis, IN | 22,239 | 7.7 mi |
| 46220 | Indianapolis, IN | 34,830 | 5.5 mi |
| 46033 | Carmel, IN | 34,889 | 5.1 mi |
| 46228 | Indianapolis, IN | 14,755 | 6.2 mi |
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