46268 ZIP Code — Indianapolis, IN
Marion County, Indiana
ZIP code 46268 is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, within Marion County. It covers approximately 12.69 square miles and serves a population of 25,140 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 317.
About ZIP code 46268
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $57,683.
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 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,140
population
12.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
46268 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 46268
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Acceptable |
| Indianapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
46260 Indianapolis (2.7 mi)
46278 Indianapolis (3.4 mi)
46228 Indianapolis (3.9 mi)
46254 Indianapolis (4 mi)
46290 Indianapolis (4.6 mi)
46290 Indianapolis (4.6 mi)
46208 Indianapolis (5.4 mi)
46032 Carmel (6 mi)
46240 Indianapolis (6.2 mi)
46077 Zionsville (6.6 mi)
46280 Indianapolis (7.1 mi)
46280 Indianapolis (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,140 |
| Population density | 1,981 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.8969 |
| Longitude | -86.2324 |
| 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 | 48.6% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
25,140
Population
1,981
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$57,683
Median household income
$35,436
Per capita income
$188,800
Median home value
$1,148
Median monthly rent
48.1%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
6,127
Housing units
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
685
Under 5
881
426
5–9
548
657
10–14
845
785
15–19
1,010
836
20–24
1,075
1,826
25–34
2,350
1,401
35–44
1,802
1,575
45–54
2,026
597
55–59
769
545
60–64
701
820
65–74
1,055
502
75–84
646
340
85+
437
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,007 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 20,133 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,800 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.5%
Black or African American
39.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Other race
4.3%
Asian
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,875 | 40.5% |
| Black or African American | 10,674 | 39.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,709 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,512 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 1,163 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 781 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.6% | 48.4% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 29.9% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.2% | 17.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.0% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $57,683 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
6.8%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
27.9%
$200k–$300k
35.5%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,148 |
| Owner occupied | 48.1% |
| Renter occupied | 51.9% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 41.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.9% |
| Electricity | 53.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,563 | 31.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 875 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,933 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,796 | 42.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,404 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,908 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 40.2% |
| Married | 44.0% | 34.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 107 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 216 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,013 | 37.5% |
| High school | 1,328 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,706 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
12.5%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.4%
Construction
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.2% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 10.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
16.3%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
23.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 991 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,574 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,576 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 885 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 410 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,520 | 89.6% |
| Born in same state | 21,979 | 87.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,436 | 61.4% |
| Foreign born | 541 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,620 | 10.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,136 | 43.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,799 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 1,625 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 976 | 3.9% |
| English | 211 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 99 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 68 | 0.3% |
| German | 67 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46268
What city is ZIP code 46268 in?
ZIP code 46268 is primarily assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 46268 in?
ZIP code 46268 falls within Marion County, Indiana.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46268?
The median home value in ZIP code 46268 is $188,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 46268?
ZIP code 46268 has an estimated population of 25,140 residents, with a density of 1,981 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 46268?
The median household income in ZIP code 46268 is $57,683, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 46268 in?
ZIP code 46268 observes the EST timezone.