46227 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN
Marion County, Indiana
ZIP code 46227 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 16.69 square miles and serves a population of 56,794 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46227
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 $179,200. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $49,032.
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.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
56,794
population
16.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46227 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46227
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46237 Indianapolis (2.1 mi)
46107 Beech Grove (3.2 mi)
46217 Indianapolis (3.8 mi)
46203 Indianapolis (3.8 mi)
46225 Indianapolis (5 mi)
46142 Greenwood (5.5 mi)
46221 Indianapolis (5.9 mi)
46143 Greenwood (6.1 mi)
46262 Indianapolis (6.3 mi)
46255 Indianapolis (6.4 mi)
46209 Indianapolis (6.4 mi)
46249 Indianapolis (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,794 |
| Population density | 3,403 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6791 |
| Longitude | -86.1278 |
| 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 | 54.7% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
56,794
Population
3,403
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$49,032
Median household income
$28,900
Per capita income
$179,200
Median home value
$939
Median monthly rent
44.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
12,927
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,774
Under 5
1,897
1,912
5–9
2,044
1,423
10–14
1,522
2,048
15–19
2,191
2,637
20–24
2,821
4,579
25–34
4,898
3,565
35–44
3,813
2,707
45–54
2,895
1,640
55–59
1,753
1,358
60–64
1,452
2,198
65–74
2,351
1,015
75–84
1,085
588
85+
628
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,498 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 44,296 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,865 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.3%
Asian
13.1%
Black or African American
9.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,207 | 66.3% |
| Asian | 7,764 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,405 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,871 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,355 | 4% |
| Other race | 1,425 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.7% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.8% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
11.4%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $49,032 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
33.5%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,200 |
| Median rent / month | $939 |
| Owner occupied | 44.5% |
| Renter occupied | 55.5% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 47.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% |
| 3 or more | 14.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.5% |
| Electricity | 45.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,975 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,472 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,427 | 23.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,455 | 36.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,264 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,163 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.9% | 37.6% |
| Married | 40.4% | 35.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 538 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 505 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,285 | 37.6% |
| High school | 2,955 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,764 | 33.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Transportation & utilities
11.8%
Professional & management
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
3.1%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.6% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
25.8%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
26.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,474 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.3% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,123 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 6,707 | 12.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,599 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 254 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 4,434 | 8.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,879 | 82.5% |
| Born in same state | 46,328 | 81.6% |
| Born in different state | 36,137 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 551 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,915 | 17.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,111 | 21.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,728 | 8.3% |
| French | 4,398 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 3,019 | 5.3% |
| English | 428 | 0.8% |
| German | 85 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 84 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 69 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46227
What part of Indianapolis is ZIP code 46227?
ZIP code 46227 covers a portion of Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County.
What county is ZIP code 46227 in?
ZIP code 46227 falls within Marion County, Indiana.
Is ZIP code 46227 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 46227 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46227?
17% of residents in ZIP code 46227 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46227?
The median home value in ZIP code 46227 is $179,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 46227?
ZIP code 46227 has an estimated population of 56,794 residents, with a density of 3,403 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 46227 in?
ZIP code 46227 observes the EST timezone.