| ZIP Code | 46205 |
|---|---|
| City | Indianapolis |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area Code | 317/463 |
| Elevation | 735 ft |
| Latitude | 39.829437 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.134381 |
| Timezone | Indiana/Indianapolis (DST) |
| FIPS | 18097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 58.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 98 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,289 (18.7%) |
| Some College | 1,929 (11%) |
| Associates | 1,988 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,052 (6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,197 (52.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,756 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $278,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,087/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,756 |
| Vacant Units | 2,277 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,756 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,277 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 46205 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. With a population of 29,196, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 46205 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,756 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 46205 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $278,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,087 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.7%) and renters (48.3%). Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 46205 is majority White (50.07%). Residents are well-educated — 58.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 46205 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 46205 in Indianapolis, IN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,196 residents, a median household income of $65,756, and a median home value of $278,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Indiana.