46208 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN

Marion County, Indiana

ZIP code 46208 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 6.90 square miles and serves a population of 22,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.

About ZIP code 46208

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

The gap between median ($46,693) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46208 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,729

population

6.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46208 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46208

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Indianapolis	Acceptable
Indianapolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46228 Indianapolis (1.5 mi) 46282 Indianapolis (2.3 mi) 46205 Indianapolis (2.6 mi) 46213 Indianapolis (3.1 mi) 46222 Indianapolis (3.3 mi) 46202 Indianapolis (3.6 mi) 46204 Indianapolis (4.2 mi) 46260 Indianapolis (4.3 mi) 46277 Indianapolis (4.5 mi) 46255 Indianapolis (4.5 mi) 46209 Indianapolis (4.5 mi) 46249 Indianapolis (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,729
Population density	3,294 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	6.90 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	39.8320
Longitude	-86.1766
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	317

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

22,729

Population

3,294

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

$46,693

Median household income

$33,568

Per capita income

$160,400

Median home value

$989

Median monthly rent

52.2%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

7,397

Housing units

37.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

709

Under 5

793

750

5–9

840

679

10–14

761

1,114

15–19

1,248

1,020

20–24

1,142

1,686

25–34

1,888

1,162

35–44

1,302

1,007

45–54

1,128

690

55–59

773

585

60–64

655

773

65–74

865

426

75–84

476

121

85+

136

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,306	23.3%
18 and over	17,423	76.7%
65 and over	2,797	12.3%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 43.1%

White 41.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Other race 3.6%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,334	43.1%
White	9,936	41.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,268	5.3%
Two or more races	1,160	4.8%
Other race	862	3.6%
Asian	419	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$46,693

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,400
Median rent / month	$989
Owner occupied	52.2%
Renter occupied	47.8%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	64.0%
Large apartment buildings	16.5%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	56.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	17.0%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	47.1%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.7%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,092	22.8%
Cohabiting couple	1,035	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,445	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,618	39.4%
Households with children under 18	2,175	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,139	23.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.3%	50.8%
Married	26.9%	24.4%
Separated	1.1%	3.9%
Widowed	1.9%	8.5%
Divorced	13.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 17.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	37.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	281	3.6%
Kindergarten	419	5.4%
Elementary school	2,318	29.9%
High school	973	12.5%
College / grad school	3,765	48.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.4%

Professional & management 14.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 2.7%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.3%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	4.3%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 32.6%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	28.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	27.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	990	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,227	93.4%
Spanish	401	1.9%
Other Indo-European	309	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	56	0.3%
Other languages	36	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,843	96.1%
Born in same state	21,633	95.2%
Born in different state	14,818	65.2%
Foreign born	210	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	886	3.9%
Not a US citizen	442	49.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,790	7.9%
French	1,065	4.7%
Arab	688	3%
Polish	191	0.8%
English	187	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	0.2%
Dutch	20	0.1%
Norwegian	16	0.1%
Irish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	89.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46208

What city is ZIP code 46208 in?

ZIP code 46208 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46208 in?

ZIP code 46208 falls within Marion County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46208?

25% of residents in ZIP code 46208 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46208?

The median home value in ZIP code 46208 is $160,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46208?

The median household income in ZIP code 46208 is $46,693, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 46208?

ZIP code 46208 has an estimated population of 22,729 residents, with a density of 3,296 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46208 in?

ZIP code 46208 observes the EST timezone.