46225 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN

Marion County, Indiana

ZIP code 46225 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 3.98 square miles and serves a population of 5,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317/463/765.

About ZIP code 46225

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 $108,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $44,961. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 46225 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,416

population

3.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Indianapolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46283 Indianapolis (1.7 mi) 46277 Indianapolis (1.7 mi) 46249 Indianapolis (1.7 mi) 46285 Indianapolis (1.7 mi) 46209 Indianapolis (1.7 mi) 46255 Indianapolis (1.7 mi) 46262 Indianapolis (1.8 mi) 46204 Indianapolis (2 mi) 46202 Indianapolis (2.5 mi) 46213 Indianapolis (3.3 mi) 46298 Indianapolis (3.7 mi) 46222 Indianapolis (3.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,416
Population density	1,361 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.98 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.7446
Longitude	-86.1691
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	317/463/765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,416

Population

1,361

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$44,961

Median household income

$26,203

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

52.5%

Home ownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

2,109

Housing units

28.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

168

186

5–9

201

159

10–14

171

202

15–19

217

157

20–24

169

577

25–34

623

314

35–44

338

257

45–54

278

151

55–59

163

166

60–64

179

181

65–74

196

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,291	23.8%
18 and over	4,125	76.2%
65 and over	585	10.8%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.1%

Black or African American 9.8%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 4.1%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,022	69.1%
Black or African American	568	9.8%
Two or more races	477	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	406	7%
Other race	238	4.1%
Asian	95	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	48.4%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.9%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	17.1%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$44,961

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	52.5%
Renter occupied	47.5%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	52.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	15.2%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.4%
Electricity	27.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	468	21.1%
Cohabiting couple	200	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	613	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	933	42.1%
Households with children under 18	599	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	492	22.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.2%	44.0%
Married	26.9%	24.4%
Separated	1.6%	5.4%
Widowed	3.1%	7.5%
Divorced	14.2%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	0.9%
Kindergarten	88	6.5%
Elementary school	581	42.8%
High school	323	23.8%
College / grad school	352	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Professional & management 9.0%

Construction 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 33.4%

Under 18 years 51.3%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 51.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	275	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	50.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,093	94.0%
Spanish	148	2.9%
Other Indo-European	148	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,014	92.6%
Born in same state	4,986	92.1%
Born in different state	3,909	72.2%
Foreign born	28	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	402	7.4%
Not a US citizen	87	21.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	651	12%
Arab	462	8.5%
French	387	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	29	0.5%
Irish	16	0.3%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46225

What city is ZIP code 46225 in?

ZIP code 46225 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46225 in?

ZIP code 46225 falls within Marion County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46225?

33% of residents in ZIP code 46225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46225?

The median home value in ZIP code 46225 is $108,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46225?

The median household income in ZIP code 46225 is $44,961, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 46225?

ZIP code 46225 has an estimated population of 5,416 residents, with a density of 1,361 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46225 in?

ZIP code 46225 observes the EST timezone.