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Population and households in ZIP 46218
Household size in ZIP 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 46218 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.51 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46218 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.4, against 40.1 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46218: 20.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 46218
Renters in ZIP 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.0% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.7% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 46218 than nationally: 47.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 54.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.1% of the housing in ZIP 46218, 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 6.9 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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46218 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 have 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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $700 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $875 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,093 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$393 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46218 runs $1,093 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $393 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 41.4% 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 46218
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 46218 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower 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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 46218 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.2 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 46218 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46218
| Period | ZIP 46218 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46218 runs well above the national rate: 11.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 46218 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 46218 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 20.0% | 47.2% | 17.1% | 1955 | $1,093 | 12.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 46201 | 2.29 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 48.2% | 17.0% | 1941 | $1,024 | 28.1% | 80.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 46205 | 2.33 | 35.7 | 11.0% | 47.7% | 15.1% | 1949 | $1,289 | 52.9% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 46219 | 2.49 | 36.4 | 15.1% | 40.1% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,076 | 26.1% | 86.4% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 46226 | 2.60 | 34.5 | 22.4% | 52.9% | 9.6% | 1967 | $1,195 | 22.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 46202 | 1.84 | 30.5 | 6.3% | 71.2% | 16.8% | 1969 | $1,306 | 61.0% | 92.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 46204 | 1.47 | 29.8 | 1.1% | 81.6% | 12.7% | 1996 | $1,614 | 73.3% | 91.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 46208 | 2.32 | 34.6 | 10.7% | 42.9% | 17.7% | 1943 | $1,303 | 50.7% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 46220 | 2.21 | 37.5 | 8.9% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,410 | 68.3% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 46203 | 2.40 | 36.2 | 15.2% | 45.0% | 14.6% | 1959 | $1,164 | 26.7% | 80.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 46225 | 2.51 | 31.4 | 18.6% | 42.1% | 18.4% | 1949 | $1,103 | 36.0% | 78.8% | 8.6% |
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 46218. 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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