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 High-density area
- $570,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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. The poverty rate is 28.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $570,700 (195% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 46290 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 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
57housing units
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 ZIP avg
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46290 in?
ZIP code 46290 (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 46290?
ZIP code 46290 in Indianapolis, IN has a population of 170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46290?
The median home value in ZIP 46290 is $570,700, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46290?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46290 is White at 76.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46290?
ZIP code 46290 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 5,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46290?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46290 are: Health care and social assistance (46), Finance and insurance (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46290?
In ZIP code 46290, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46290?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46290 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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