46235 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN

Marion County, Indiana

ZIP code 46235 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 9.58 square miles and serves a population of 34,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.

About ZIP code 46235

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $53,262. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

34,289

population

9.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Indianapolis	Acceptable
Indianapolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46216 Indianapolis (2.4 mi) 46236 Indianapolis (2.9 mi) 46229 Indianapolis (4.2 mi) 46256 Indianapolis (4.3 mi) 46226 Indianapolis (4.5 mi) 46055 Mccordsville (5.3 mi) 46055 Mccordsville (5.3 mi) 46219 Indianapolis (5.7 mi) 46250 Indianapolis (6.9 mi) 46220 Indianapolis (6.9 mi) 46218 Indianapolis (7 mi) 46037 Fishers (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	34,289
Population density	3,579 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	9.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8442
Longitude	-85.9741
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	58.0%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

34,289

Population

3,579

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$53,262

Median household income

$24,106

Per capita income

$158,500

Median home value

$878

Median monthly rent

50.8%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

8,445

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,393

Under 5

1,632

1,249

5–9

1,464

1,447

10–14

1,697

1,575

15–19

1,847

1,155

20–24

1,355

2,328

25–34

2,729

2,163

35–44

2,536

1,983

45–54

2,324

630

55–59

739

679

60–64

796

886

65–74

1,038

240

75–84

281

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,181	32.6%
18 and over	23,108	67.4%
65 and over	2,568	7.5%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.7%

White 23.4%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 5.4%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	20,278	54.7%
White	8,689	23.4%
Two or more races	2,974	8%
Hispanic or Latino	2,807	7.6%
Other race	2,007	5.4%
Asian	236	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	105	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$53,262

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 28.7%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,500
Median rent / month	$878
Owner occupied	50.8%
Renter occupied	49.2%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	60.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	19.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Electricity	51.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
No fuel used	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,363	26.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,259	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,360	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	5,501	44.1%
Households with children under 18	5,014	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,086	16.7%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.6%	49.5%
Married	34.8%	25.4%
Separated	0.9%	3.0%
Widowed	2.4%	5.0%
Divorced	11.3%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	644	6.1%
Kindergarten	262	2.5%
Elementary school	4,952	47.3%
High school	3,005	28.7%
College / grad school	1,609	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 15.8%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 8.4%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Construction 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 28.5%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	27.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,017	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	31,264	91.2%
Spanish	2,617	8.4%
Other Indo-European	1,735	5.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	795	2.5%
Other languages	78	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	31,385	91.5%
Born in same state	30,881	90.1%
Born in different state	24,751	72.2%
Foreign born	504	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	2,904	8.5%
Not a US citizen	552	19.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,716	5%
French	1,429	4.2%
Arab	674	2%
English	92	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	77	0.2%
Polish	73	0.2%
Norwegian	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46235

What city is ZIP code 46235 in?

ZIP code 46235 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46235 in?

ZIP code 46235 falls within Marion County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46235 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 46235 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46235?

19% of residents in ZIP code 46235 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 46235?

Health data for ZIP code 46235 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46235?

The median home value in ZIP code 46235 is $158,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 46235 in?

ZIP code 46235 observes the EST timezone.