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Population and households in ZIP 46106
Household size in ZIP 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 46106 holds 2.87 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.73, even as the national average fell. Only 26 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46106 is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 37.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 46106 as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
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 46106
Renters in ZIP 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 46106 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 16.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 15.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 46106: just 3.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 46106 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Only 17 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $835 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $964 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,035 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,226 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$392 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46106 costs $1,226 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $392 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 46106
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.3% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.0% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 46106 (44.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 16.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 46106: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 46106
| Period | ZIP 46106 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in ZIP 46106 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Indianapolis area (4.1%). Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 46106 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 46106 | 2.87 | 35.5 | 12.1% | 24.4% | 3.5% | 1998 | $1,226 | 44.0% | 96.2% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 46184 | 2.90 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 15.1% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,789 | 29.2% | 91.8% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 46143 | 2.66 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 30.4% | 5.0% | 1999 | $1,596 | 39.3% | 91.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 46142 | 2.61 | 42.0 | 7.7% | 28.9% | 7.0% | 1985 | $1,313 | 39.1% | 93.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46131 | 2.65 | 37.1 | 10.2% | 29.1% | 6.9% | 1986 | $1,402 | 27.3% | 90.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 46217 | 2.67 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 1988 | $1,363 | 32.3% | 88.9% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 46183 | 2.81 | 35.8 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 1994 | $1,898 | 31.5% | 94.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 46113 | 2.82 | 37.3 | 14.6% | 24.7% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,660 | 24.2% | 93.2% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 46227 | 2.59 | 34.4 | 13.8% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 1972 | $1,104 | 21.5% | 78.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46111 | 2.58 | 34.7 | 13.7% | 33.0% | 2.3% | 1982 | $1,020 | 13.9% | 95.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46158 | 2.60 | 44.0 | 10.9% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 1982 | $1,034 | 25.1% | 91.8% | 3.1% |
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 46106. 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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