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Population and households in ZIP 46224
Household size in ZIP 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 46224 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46224 is young: half of its residents are under 32.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 33.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 21 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46224: 16.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 46224 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46224
Renters in ZIP 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.0% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 46224 rent: 64.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 40.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 5.0 points from 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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 46224 as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.9 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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46224 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $707 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $772 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $856 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,171 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$464 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46224 costs $1,171 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $464 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
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 46224
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46224: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the north.
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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.1% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 46224 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 46224 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 46224
| Period | ZIP 46224 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in ZIP 46224 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 46224 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 46224 | 2.56 | 32.3 | 16.8% | 64.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,171 | 24.5% | 84.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 46214 | 2.42 | 36.0 | 20.5% | 52.8% | 7.2% | 1981 | $1,588 | 26.4% | 90.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 46222 | 2.92 | 32.0 | 18.7% | 51.5% | 14.9% | 1954 | $1,077 | 18.8% | 75.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46254 | 2.56 | 33.7 | 16.6% | 50.5% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,220 | 29.9% | 85.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46234 | 2.64 | 38.1 | 17.8% | 24.2% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,520 | 38.0% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| 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 46208 | 2.32 | 34.6 | 10.7% | 42.9% | 17.7% | 1943 | $1,303 | 50.7% | 93.3% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 46231 | 2.75 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 26.1% | 5.3% | 2001 | $1,632 | 25.2% | 84.2% | 3.0% |
| 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% |
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 46224. 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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