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Population and households in ZIP 46201
Household size in ZIP 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46201 are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 46201 is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 46201 (14.5%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 46201
Renters in ZIP 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 46201 than nationally: 48.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −13.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.0% of the housing in ZIP 46201, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 13.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46201 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Indiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older 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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $682 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $724 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $848 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,024 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 46201 pays $1,024 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $342 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 46201
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 46201 than nationally: 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.8% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.7% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.9% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 46201 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 13.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower 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 46201
| Period | ZIP 46201 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46201 runs well above the national rate: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 46201 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 46201 | 2.29 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 48.2% | 17.0% | 1941 | $1,024 | 28.1% | 80.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 46218 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 20.0% | 47.2% | 17.1% | 1955 | $1,093 | 12.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 46203 | 2.40 | 36.2 | 15.2% | 45.0% | 14.6% | 1959 | $1,164 | 26.7% | 80.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 46204 | 1.47 | 29.8 | 1.1% | 81.6% | 12.7% | 1996 | $1,614 | 73.3% | 91.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 46202 | 1.84 | 30.5 | 6.3% | 71.2% | 16.8% | 1969 | $1,306 | 61.0% | 92.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 46219 | 2.49 | 36.4 | 15.1% | 40.1% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,076 | 26.1% | 86.4% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 46225 | 2.51 | 31.4 | 18.6% | 42.1% | 18.4% | 1949 | $1,103 | 36.0% | 78.8% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46205 | 2.33 | 35.7 | 11.0% | 47.7% | 15.1% | 1949 | $1,289 | 52.9% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 46107 | 2.35 | 37.3 | 15.2% | 34.3% | 8.9% | 1963 | $1,234 | 22.7% | 89.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 46208 | 2.32 | 34.6 | 10.7% | 42.9% | 17.7% | 1943 | $1,303 | 50.7% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| 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 46201. 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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