Population 47,608 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 46226
Household size in ZIP 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46226 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Compared with other Indiana ZIP codes, ZIP 46226 has larger households than most.
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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.5, ZIP 46226 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has edged down from 35.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, 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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 46226 (22.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 46226
Renters in ZIP 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.4% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.9% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 46226: 52.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in ZIP 46226 as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Indianapolis area (8.0%). Vacancy is down 5.7 points from 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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46226 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, 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 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $795 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $909 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,195 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$467 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46226 runs $1,195 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $467 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 46226
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46226: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 46226 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 46226 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 46226
| Period | ZIP 46226 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 46226: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 19 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.4 points since 2006–10, 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 46226 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 46226 | 2.60 | 34.5 | 22.4% | 52.9% | 9.6% | 1967 | $1,195 | 22.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 46216 | 1.81 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 75.8% | 2.6% | 1995 | $1,274 | 45.7% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46218 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 20.0% | 47.2% | 17.1% | 1955 | $1,093 | 12.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 46235 | 2.65 | 31.3 | 27.4% | 46.4% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,189 | 21.0% | 84.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 46219 | 2.49 | 36.4 | 15.1% | 40.1% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,076 | 26.1% | 86.4% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 46220 | 2.21 | 37.5 | 8.9% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,410 | 68.3% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 46229 | 2.75 | 38.1 | 17.1% | 39.1% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,194 | 24.1% | 88.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 46256 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,216 | 56.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46205 | 2.33 | 35.7 | 11.0% | 47.7% | 15.1% | 1949 | $1,289 | 52.9% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 46250 | 1.99 | 37.9 | 10.8% | 60.1% | 9.3% | 1982 | $1,410 | 52.0% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46201 | 2.29 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 48.2% | 17.0% | 1941 | $1,024 | 28.1% | 80.6% | 7.6% |
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 46226. 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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