46216 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN

Marion County, Indiana

ZIP code 46216 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 3.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317/463.

About ZIP code 46216

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $215,900. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($58,009) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46216 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,275

population

3.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Indianapolis	Acceptable
Indianapolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46235 Indianapolis (2.4 mi) 46236 Indianapolis (2.7 mi) 46226 Indianapolis (2.8 mi) 46256 Indianapolis (3.3 mi) 46250 Indianapolis (4.6 mi) 46220 Indianapolis (4.7 mi) 46219 Indianapolis (5.7 mi) 46229 Indianapolis (5.8 mi) 46218 Indianapolis (5.8 mi) 46240 Indianapolis (6.2 mi) 46055 Mccordsville (6.5 mi) 46055 Mccordsville (6.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,275
Population density	746 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8612
Longitude	-86.0132
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	317/463

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,275

Population

746

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$58,009

Median household income

$54,881

Per capita income

$215,900

Median home value

$1,220

Median monthly rent

26.2%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

355

Housing units

51.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

209

25–34

268

120

35–44

153

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

153

123

75–84

156

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	11.7%
18 and over	2,009	88.3%
65 and over	668	29.4%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.4%

Black or African American 34.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,237	50.4%
Black or African American	850	34.7%
Hispanic or Latino	177	7.2%
Other race	102	4.2%
Two or more races	86	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	7.2%	4.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$58,009

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 31.3%

$200k–$300k 40.0%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,900
Median rent / month	$1,220
Owner occupied	26.2%
Renter occupied	73.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	18.7%
Large apartment buildings	23.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	31.3%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.9%
2 bedrooms	52.8%
3 bedrooms	13.3%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	46.2%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	5.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.8%
Electricity	77.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	28.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	321	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	633	46.8%
Households with children under 18	142	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	483	35.7%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	32.1%
Married	49.7%	33.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	16.8%
Divorced	7.6%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 14.7%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 34.1%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	51.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	26.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	117	27.2%
High school	26	6.0%
College / grad school	172	40.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Professional & management 18.8%

Retail trade 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Public administration 11.5%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Information 2.9%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,259	99.3%
Spanish	41	1.8%
Other Indo-European	26	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,169	95.3%
Born in same state	2,143	94.2%
Born in different state	1,384	60.8%
Foreign born	26	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	106	4.7%
Not a US citizen	106	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	294	12.9%
Italian	292	12.8%
Arab	53	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	1.9%
Polish	31	1.4%
English	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46216

What city is ZIP code 46216 in?

ZIP code 46216 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46216 in?

ZIP code 46216 falls within Marion County, Indiana.

Is ZIP code 46216 mostly rentals?

74% of occupied units in ZIP code 46216 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 46216 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 46216 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46216?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 46216 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 46216 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 46216 in?

ZIP code 46216 observes the EST timezone.