46256 ZIP Code
Indianapolis, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46256 |
| City/Town: | Indianapolis |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,373 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,330 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,277 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,421 |
| Median Home Value: | $256,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9084, -86.0131 |
Population Information (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,373 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,767 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,606 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,538 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,051 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,440 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,430 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 952 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,394 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,335 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,181 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,574 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,677 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,540 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 921 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 340 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $256,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,089 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,421 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,654 | 92.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 767 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,947 | 72.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,707 | 28.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,962 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 151 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 453 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,470 | 15.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,393 | 15.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,454 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,614 | 35.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,427 | 21.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46256 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,330 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,275 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,698 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,277 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,303 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,976 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 327 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,725 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,346 | 86.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,137 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 493 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,967 | 75.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,992 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,002 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 326 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,086 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,009 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,589 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 723 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 189 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 628 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46256 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 381 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 160 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 480 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 522 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,214 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,375 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,579 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,527 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,089 | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,327 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46256 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,156 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 414 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 53 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,962 | 16.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46256 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 509 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,210 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,311 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 286 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 918 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,259 | 18.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,318 | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 812 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 406 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 554 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 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 (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,296 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,426 | 77.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,237 | 27.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 930 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46256 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,895 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,566 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,999 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 237 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 114 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 256 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46256 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,132 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 607 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 110 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 614 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,160 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 545 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 226 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46256 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 39 | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 739 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,216 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,081 | 39.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,052 | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 921 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 170 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 194 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46256 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 303 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,087 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,681 | 16.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,919 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,915 | 28.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 516 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46256 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,134 | 53.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,417 | 45.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46256 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 257 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,623 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,029 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,745 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46256 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 73 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 241 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,262 | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,911 | 41.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,862 | 26.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 427 | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46256 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,672 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $587 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,089 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.73 | 2.38 |
Households (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,654 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,822 | 49.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,787 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,728 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,550 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,330 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,647 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46256 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,885 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,812 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,126 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 153 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 673 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,811 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46256 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,726 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 344 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 380 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,888 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,377 | 29.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 737 | 15.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,336 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 765 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,226 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,136 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 118 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,130 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 888 | 41.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46256 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,285 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,762 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,500 | 90.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 261 | 9.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 114 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46256 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,001 | 93.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 74 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,372 | 1854.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,372 | 1854.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,372 | 1854.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 160 | 216.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 197 | 266.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 533 | 720.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 43.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46256 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,835 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,278 | 92.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,557 | 7.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 890 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 400 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 191 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 76 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46256 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,654 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,245 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
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