46229 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN
Marion County, Indiana
ZIP code 46229 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 11.35 square miles and serves a population of 28,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46229
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
Median household income is $63,857.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
28,629
population
11.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46219 Indianapolis (4 mi)
46235 Indianapolis (4.2 mi)
46239 Indianapolis (4.4 mi)
46216 Indianapolis (5.8 mi)
46163 New Palestine (5.8 mi)
46226 Indianapolis (6.1 mi)
46218 Indianapolis (6.9 mi)
46236 Indianapolis (7 mi)
46201 Indianapolis (7.4 mi)
46298 Indianapolis (7.4 mi)
46203 Indianapolis (7.7 mi)
46107 Beech Grove (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,629 |
| Population density | 2,522 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7839 |
| Longitude | -85.9714 |
| 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 | 45.8% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
28,629
Population
2,522
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$63,857
Median household income
$35,201
Per capita income
$160,900
Median home value
$959
Median monthly rent
61.1%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
7,752
Housing units
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
868
Under 5
939
923
5–9
997
992
10–14
1,073
716
15–19
774
1,189
20–24
1,285
1,915
25–34
2,071
1,460
35–44
1,578
2,101
45–54
2,271
920
55–59
994
648
60–64
700
1,300
65–74
1,405
530
75–84
572
196
85+
212
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,027 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 21,602 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,215 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
48%
White
36.6%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,402 | 48% |
| White | 10,962 | 36.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,557 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,357 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 909 | 3% |
| Asian | 714 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.8% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.7% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.2% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $63,857 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
28.3%
$150k–$200k
25.8%
$200k–$300k
21.9%
$300k–$500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,900 |
| Median rent / month | $959 |
| Owner occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter occupied | 38.9% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 62.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.2% |
| Electricity | 41.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,414 | 39.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 579 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,002 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,296 | 38.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,057 | 27.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,028 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 43.4% |
| Married | 44.5% | 36.8% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
27.5%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 319 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 365 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,150 | 48.3% |
| High school | 1,410 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,273 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail trade
14.1%
Professional & management
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Public administration
5.5%
Construction
3.9%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Other services
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.5% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 19.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,863 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.7% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,822 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 860 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 577 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 214 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,331 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,067 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 18,839 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 264 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,298 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 831 | 64.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,769 | 6.2% |
| French | 1,175 | 4.1% |
| Italian | 1,059 | 3.7% |
| English | 141 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 59 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 21 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46229
What city is ZIP code 46229 in?
ZIP code 46229 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46229 in?
ZIP code 46229 falls within Marion County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46229?
The median home value in ZIP code 46229 is $160,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 46229?
ZIP code 46229 has an estimated population of 28,629 residents, with a density of 2,523 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46229?
The median household income in ZIP code 46229 is $63,857, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46229 in?
ZIP code 46229 observes the EST timezone.