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Population and households in ZIP 46228
Household size in ZIP 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46228 average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.57, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 46228 are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Indianapolis area, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has edged down from 40.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 46228 (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 46228
Renters in ZIP 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 46228 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 46228: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 46228 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $900 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $951 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,361 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$461 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46228 costs $1,361 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $461 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable 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 46228
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.2% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.6% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 46228 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.1% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 46228 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, as it has 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 46228
| Period | ZIP 46228 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 46228 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.4 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 46228 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 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 46254 | 2.56 | 33.7 | 16.6% | 50.5% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,220 | 29.9% | 85.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46268 | 2.42 | 39.4 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,380 | 38.0% | 89.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 46260 | 2.50 | 37.0 | 12.7% | 48.1% | 11.2% | 1975 | $1,278 | 44.8% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 46222 | 2.92 | 32.0 | 18.7% | 51.5% | 14.9% | 1954 | $1,077 | 18.8% | 75.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46205 | 2.33 | 35.7 | 11.0% | 47.7% | 15.1% | 1949 | $1,289 | 52.9% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 46224 | 2.56 | 32.3 | 16.8% | 64.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,171 | 24.5% | 84.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 46220 | 2.21 | 37.5 | 8.9% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,410 | 68.3% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 46202 | 1.84 | 30.5 | 6.3% | 71.2% | 16.8% | 1969 | $1,306 | 61.0% | 92.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 46278 | 2.63 | 48.6 | 8.0% | 2.7% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,474 | 64.0% | 96.5% | 3.9% |
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 46228. 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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