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Household size in ZIP 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46234 average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.70, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46234 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.1, against 40.1 nationally. The Indianapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.9, mirroring the country.
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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46234: 17.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.2 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 46234 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 46234
Renters in ZIP 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.2% of households in ZIP 46234 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 8.1 points since 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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 46234 than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 46234 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 46234 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 have newer 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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,211 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,226 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,520 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$632 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 46234 pays $1,520 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Indianapolis area ($1,368). Rents are up $632 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 46234
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.4% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 46234 as nationally: 38.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 46234 have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.1 points, 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 46234
| Period | ZIP 46234 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 46234 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 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 46234 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 46234 | 2.64 | 38.1 | 17.8% | 24.2% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,520 | 38.0% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 46214 | 2.42 | 36.0 | 20.5% | 52.8% | 7.2% | 1981 | $1,588 | 26.4% | 90.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 46224 | 2.56 | 32.3 | 16.8% | 64.0% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,171 | 24.5% | 84.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 46231 | 2.75 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 26.1% | 5.3% | 2001 | $1,632 | 25.2% | 84.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 46112 | 2.85 | 37.9 | 10.5% | 19.1% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,581 | 49.3% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 46123 | 2.66 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 18.7% | 5.9% | 2002 | $1,462 | 40.9% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46254 | 2.56 | 33.7 | 16.6% | 50.5% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,220 | 29.9% | 85.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46241 | 2.98 | 31.5 | 21.5% | 46.5% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,216 | 14.9% | 73.2% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 46222 | 2.92 | 32.0 | 18.7% | 51.5% | 14.9% | 1954 | $1,077 | 18.8% | 75.3% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46278 | 2.63 | 48.6 | 8.0% | 2.7% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,474 | 64.0% | 96.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 46228 | 2.60 | 40.3 | 12.3% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 1975 | $1,361 | 48.6% | 93.6% | 3.0% |
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 46234. 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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