46226 ZIP Code
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 7, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46226 |
| City/Town: | Indianapolis |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,716 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,371 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,495 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,336 |
| Median Home Value: | $129,600 |
| Land Area: | 14.8 sq miles
38.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8392, -86.0486 |
Population Information (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,716 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,924 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,792 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,290 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,779 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,984 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,470 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,963 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,758 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,635 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,320 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,245 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,107 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,831 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,814 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 520 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $129,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,010 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,336 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,153 | 89.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,183 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,439 | 44.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,714 | 55.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,230 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,483 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,264 | 14.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,295 | 31.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,050 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,391 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,103 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,644 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,371 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,837 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,570 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,495 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,901 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,725 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,176 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,350 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,710 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,108 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 896 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,996 | 32.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24,403 | 53.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 69 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 651 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,239 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,358 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,879 | 8.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,831 | 14.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,096 | 9.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 142 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,576 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,269 | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 872 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,520 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,194 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,204 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,388 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,962 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,350 | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,085 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 309 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,475 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,784 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 351 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 143 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 229 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,178 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,583 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,006 | 9.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 495 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,260 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,869 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,485 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,731 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,300 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,145 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 714 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,074 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,454 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,008 | 50.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,282 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,202 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,619 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,918 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,701 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,884 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 560 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,336 | 22.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,264 | 57.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,259 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 176 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 835 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,845 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,272 | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,169 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 516 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 696 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 978 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 922 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,541 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,320 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 5,550 | 26.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6,607 | 31.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 754 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 968 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 323 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,069 | 14.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,693 | 31.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,335 | 39.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,394 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 522 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,486 | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 164 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,311 | 33.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 136 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,229 | 11.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,885 | 41.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,315 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,724 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,666 | 31.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,993 | 23.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,839 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 731 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 532 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 337 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,131 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $486 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,010 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,153 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,208 | 27.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,901 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,861 | 25.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,809 | 40.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,170 | 27.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,157 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.41 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,237 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,423 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,533 | 36.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 586 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,392 | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,692 | 63.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,662 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 691 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 438 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,335 | 54.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,150 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,048 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,267 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,216 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 45,656 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,616 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 662 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,987 | 65.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,967 | 25.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 40,046 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,113 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,381 | 66.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,240 | 24.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 482 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 492 | 9.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,245 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 380 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,471 | 1176.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,471 | 1176.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,471 | 1176.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 184 | 48.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 604 | 158.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,067 | 807.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,426 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,107 | 87.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,319 | 12.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,250 | 10.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 368 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 438 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 263 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,153 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,787 | 87.6% | 89.4% |
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