46254 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN
Marion County, Indiana
ZIP code 46254 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 12.59 square miles and serves a population of 41,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46254
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 $157,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $54,562.
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 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
41,259
population
12.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46254 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46254
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46278 Indianapolis (3.5 mi)
46224 Indianapolis (3.6 mi)
46214 Indianapolis (3.6 mi)
46228 Indianapolis (3.7 mi)
46268 Indianapolis (4 mi)
46234 Indianapolis (4.4 mi)
46222 Indianapolis (4.8 mi)
46208 Indianapolis (4.8 mi)
46213 Indianapolis (5.5 mi)
46260 Indianapolis (5.7 mi)
46112 Brownsburg (6.3 mi)
46282 Indianapolis (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,259 |
| Population density | 3,277 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.48 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8447 |
| Longitude | -86.2663 |
| 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 | 52.9% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
41,259
Population
3,277
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$54,562
Median household income
$31,006
Per capita income
$157,700
Median home value
$1,008
Median monthly rent
45.6%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
8,802
Housing units
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,435
Under 5
1,687
1,523
5–9
1,789
1,445
10–14
1,699
1,481
15–19
1,741
1,424
20–24
1,673
2,969
25–34
3,488
2,685
35–44
3,156
2,142
45–54
2,518
998
55–59
1,172
909
60–64
1,069
1,394
65–74
1,639
383
75–84
451
179
85+
210
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,305 | 27.4% |
| 18 and over | 29,954 | 72.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,256 | 10.3% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
56.9%
White
22.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
4.7%
Asian
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,319 | 56.9% |
| White | 10,108 | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,205 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,651 | 6% |
| Other race | 2,103 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1,047 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.9% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
27.3%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $54,562 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
29.5%
$150k–$200k
28.9%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
6.0%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,008 |
| Owner occupied | 45.6% |
| Renter occupied | 54.4% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 42.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.9% |
| Electricity | 54.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,120 | 30.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,021 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,739 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,753 | 40.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,518 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,401 | 20.4% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.4% | 43.3% |
| Married | 39.0% | 33.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 327 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 792 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,017 | 43.7% |
| High school | 2,784 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,573 | 22.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Transportation & utilities
13.4%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
10.3%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Construction
2.3%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 24.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.8% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.5%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
9.9%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.8% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 29.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.7% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 57.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,288 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 12.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,137 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 3,446 | 9.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,667 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,151 | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 256 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,914 | 79.8% |
| Born in same state | 32,510 | 78.8% |
| Born in different state | 23,397 | 56.7% |
| Foreign born | 404 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,345 | 20.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,826 | 33.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,659 | 4% |
| Italian | 1,150 | 2.8% |
| Arab | 579 | 1.4% |
| English | 191 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 180 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 46 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46254
What city is ZIP code 46254 in?
ZIP code 46254 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46254 in?
ZIP code 46254 falls within Marion County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46254?
18% of residents in ZIP code 46254 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46254?
The median home value in ZIP code 46254 is $157,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 46254?
ZIP code 46254 has an estimated population of 41,259 residents, with a density of 3,278 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46254?
The median household income in ZIP code 46254 is $54,562, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46254 in?
ZIP code 46254 observes the EST timezone.