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Household size in ZIP 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46217 average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.64, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46217 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 35.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 46217 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 46217
Renters in ZIP 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.1% of households in ZIP 46217 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in ZIP 46217 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46217 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $833 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $902 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,068 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,363 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$530 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46217 costs $1,363 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $530 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
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 46217
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 46217 than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 46217 have finished high school as nationally: 88.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Indianapolis area (90.8%). The share with a diploma is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 46217
| Period | ZIP 46217 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 46217 has been strong: just 1.5% 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 12 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, 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 46217 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 46217 | 2.67 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 1988 | $1,363 | 32.3% | 88.9% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 46227 | 2.59 | 34.4 | 13.8% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 1972 | $1,104 | 21.5% | 78.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46142 | 2.61 | 42.0 | 7.7% | 28.9% | 7.0% | 1985 | $1,313 | 39.1% | 93.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46221 | 2.73 | 37.2 | 14.3% | 37.7% | 8.6% | 1974 | $1,279 | 15.9% | 84.6% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 46183 | 2.81 | 35.8 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 1994 | $1,898 | 31.5% | 94.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 46225 | 2.51 | 31.4 | 18.6% | 42.1% | 18.4% | 1949 | $1,103 | 36.0% | 78.8% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46143 | 2.66 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 30.4% | 5.0% | 1999 | $1,596 | 39.3% | 91.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 46237 | 2.52 | 40.0 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 4.1% | 1993 | $1,480 | 35.6% | 89.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 46107 | 2.35 | 37.3 | 15.2% | 34.3% | 8.9% | 1963 | $1,234 | 22.7% | 89.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 46241 | 2.98 | 31.5 | 21.5% | 46.5% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,216 | 14.9% | 73.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 46203 | 2.40 | 36.2 | 15.2% | 45.0% | 14.6% | 1959 | $1,164 | 26.7% | 80.0% | 5.5% |
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 46217. 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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