46224 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN
Marion County, Indiana
ZIP code 46224 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 7.15 square miles and serves a population of 39,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46224
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,900. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $49,950. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
39,704
population
7.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46224 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46224
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Speedway | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46214 Indianapolis (1.9 mi)
46222 Indianapolis (2.3 mi)
46213 Indianapolis (3.2 mi)
46254 Indianapolis (3.6 mi)
46234 Indianapolis (4.6 mi)
46202 Indianapolis (4.7 mi)
46228 Indianapolis (4.8 mi)
46208 Indianapolis (4.8 mi)
46204 Indianapolis (5.2 mi)
46282 Indianapolis (5.2 mi)
46249 Indianapolis (5.3 mi)
46255 Indianapolis (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,704 |
| Population density | 5,553 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7942 |
| Longitude | -86.2528 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 317 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.5% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
39,704
Population
5,553
People per sq mi
31.3
Median age
$49,950
Median household income
$25,870
Per capita income
$143,900
Median home value
$962
Median monthly rent
36.9%
Home ownership
21.0%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
7,212
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,029
Under 5
2,081
1,769
5–9
1,815
1,132
10–14
1,161
1,045
15–19
1,072
1,536
20–24
1,575
3,507
25–34
3,597
2,665
35–44
2,733
2,430
45–54
2,492
739
55–59
758
968
60–64
992
1,029
65–74
1,055
574
75–84
589
178
85+
183
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,283 | 28.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,421 | 71.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,608 | 9.1% |
| Median age | 31.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
35.5%
Black or African American
32.2%
Hispanic or Latino
13.6%
Other race
11.5%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,307 | 35.5% |
| Black or African American | 14,790 | 32.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,245 | 13.6% |
| Other race | 5,291 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,808 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 469 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 61.5% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.5% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
20.5%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $49,950 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
29.2%
$150k–$200k
21.1%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,900 |
| Median rent / month | $962 |
| Owner occupied | 36.9% |
| Renter occupied | 63.1% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 44.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 43.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,064 | 33.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,297 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,844 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,144 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,022 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,846 | 18.5% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.1% | 41.0% |
| Married | 39.5% | 35.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 332 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 809 | 8.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,394 | 44.9% |
| High school | 1,762 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,494 | 25.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Retail trade
15.4%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Transportation & utilities
11.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Other services
2.3%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.5% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 26.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.1% |
| Government | 9.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 16.7% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
21.0%
Under 18 years
31.9%
18 and over
16.7%
Married-couple families
10.4%
Female-led households
26.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.0% |
| Retirement income | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 34.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 22.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 51.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 24.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,624 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 40.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| No insurance | 18.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,594 | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 5,785 | 16.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,441 | 9.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 664 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 213 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,813 | 72.6% |
| Born in same state | 28,247 | 71.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,197 | 53.4% |
| Foreign born | 566 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,891 | 27.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,026 | 18.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,305 | 5.8% |
| Italian | 1,899 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 1,464 | 3.7% |
| English | 128 | 0.3% |
| German | 58 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 45 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 39 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46224
What city is ZIP code 46224 in?
ZIP code 46224 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46224 in?
ZIP code 46224 falls within Marion County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46224 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 46224 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46224?
21% of residents in ZIP code 46224 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46224?
The median home value in ZIP code 46224 is $143,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 46224?
ZIP code 46224 has an estimated population of 39,704 residents, with a density of 5,553 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 46224 in?
ZIP code 46224 observes the EST timezone.