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Household size in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46055 average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.85 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.1 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 46055 is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 46055: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 46055 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 46055
Renters in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.5% of households in ZIP 46055 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly one in five owners (18.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 46055 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46055 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2008, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Indiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $878 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,336 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,253 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,489 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$611 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46055 costs $1,489 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Indianapolis area overall ($1,368). Rent has climbed $611 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 46055
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.6% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.4% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 46055: 57.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 46055: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 26 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 46055
| Period | ZIP 46055 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46055 has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 46055 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 46055 | 2.77 | 36.6 | 6.7% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 2008 | $1,489 | 57.2% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 46236 | 2.80 | 39.3 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,973 | 50.0% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46040 | 2.83 | 38.3 | 8.2% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 1999 | $1,547 | 52.1% | 93.8% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 46037 | 2.92 | 39.7 | 6.9% | 21.4% | 5.9% | 2004 | $1,758 | 68.6% | 98.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46256 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,216 | 56.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46235 | 2.65 | 31.3 | 27.4% | 46.4% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,189 | 21.0% | 84.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 46216 | 1.81 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 75.8% | 2.6% | 1995 | $1,274 | 45.7% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46038 | 2.66 | 37.2 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,831 | 62.2% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 46048 | 2.75 | 43.1 | 15.8% | 24.4% | 7.8% | 1992 | $1,344 | 15.1% | 89.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46250 | 1.99 | 37.9 | 10.8% | 60.1% | 9.3% | 1982 | $1,410 | 52.0% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46226 | 2.60 | 34.5 | 22.4% | 52.9% | 9.6% | 1967 | $1,195 | 22.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 46055. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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