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Population and households in ZIP 46214
Household size in ZIP 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 46214 has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.21, even as the national average fell.
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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, ZIP 46214 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 37.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46214: 20.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 46214
Renters in ZIP 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 46214: 52.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (36.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of renters.
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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 46214 than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Indianapolis area. Vacancy has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, 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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 46214 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $811 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $934 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $947 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,588 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$778 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46214 costs $1,588 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Indianapolis area overall ($1,368). Rents are up $778 a month from 2006–10, a 96% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.7% 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 46214
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 46214 than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 46214 is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 46214
| Period | ZIP 46214 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46214 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 46214 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 46214 | 2.42 | 36.0 | 20.5% | 52.8% | 7.2% | 1981 | $1,588 | 26.4% | 90.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 46224 | 2.56 | 32.3 | 16.8% | 64.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,171 | 24.5% | 84.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 46234 | 2.64 | 38.1 | 17.8% | 24.2% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,520 | 38.0% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 46254 | 2.56 | 33.7 | 16.6% | 50.5% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,220 | 29.9% | 85.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46231 | 2.75 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 26.1% | 5.3% | 2001 | $1,632 | 25.2% | 84.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 46222 | 2.92 | 32.0 | 18.7% | 51.5% | 14.9% | 1954 | $1,077 | 18.8% | 75.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46241 | 2.98 | 31.5 | 21.5% | 46.5% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,216 | 14.9% | 73.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 46228 | 2.60 | 40.3 | 12.3% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 1975 | $1,361 | 48.6% | 93.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 46123 | 2.66 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 18.7% | 5.9% | 2002 | $1,462 | 40.9% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46112 | 2.85 | 37.9 | 10.5% | 19.1% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,581 | 49.3% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46208 | 2.32 | 34.6 | 10.7% | 42.9% | 17.7% | 1943 | $1,303 | 50.7% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
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 46214. 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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