46221 ZIP Code
Indianapolis, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46221 |
| City/Town: | Indianapolis |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,038 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,379 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,428 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,435 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,200 |
| Land Area: | 20.0 sq miles
51.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6960, -86.2387 |
Population Information (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,038 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,675 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,363 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,008 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,863 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,845 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,296 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,299 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,472 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,070 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,931 | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,865 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,392 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,033 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 682 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 282 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,109 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,435 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,463 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 972 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,274 | 60.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,189 | 40.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,727 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,227 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,722 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,801 | 38.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,504 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,839 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,929 | 10.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 705 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,379 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,748 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,767 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,428 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,752 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,902 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 850 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,153 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,740 | 84.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,782 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 364 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,207 | 74.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,899 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 155 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,090 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,649 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,663 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,491 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,806 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 88 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 122 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 475 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 448 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 311 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 551 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,427 | 13.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,121 | 20.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,548 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,520 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,876 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 486 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 175 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,157 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,378 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 66 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 160 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 248 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 672 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,174 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,932 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 419 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,528 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,103 | 15.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 128 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 671 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,454 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,217 | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 802 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 641 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 739 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,049 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,668 | 61.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,112 | 41.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,911 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,599 | 82.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,577 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,039 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 439 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 329 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,797 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,592 | 75.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 505 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 333 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 259 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 403 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 977 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 210 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 156 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,169 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,982 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,072 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,017 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,269 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,130 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,230 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 714 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,852 | 16.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 47 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,349 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,643 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,761 | 50.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,452 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 183 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,337 | 51.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,873 | 46.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,019 | 9.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,157 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,288 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,999 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 332 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,104 | 17.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,437 | 22.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,968 | 31.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,281 | 20.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 108 | 1.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 25 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,210 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,109 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,463 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,320 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,395 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,999 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,984 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,943 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,221 | 21.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,545 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,059 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,606 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,414 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,818 | 36.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,713 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 302 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 274 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,121 | 54.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,060 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 956 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,460 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,577 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,960 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,478 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 615 | 13.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,736 | 61.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,127 | 25.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,745 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,006 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,838 | 45.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,133 | 53.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,047 | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,372 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 324 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,666 | 514.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,666 | 514.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,666 | 514.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 237 | 73.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 303 | 93.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 902 | 278.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,030 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,520 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,510 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,577 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 225 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 180 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 528 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,463 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,874 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
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