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Household size in ZIP 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46235 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.74, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.4 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.2 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.3 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.3, ZIP 46235 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.7, mirroring the country. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46235: 27.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. Only three of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 46235
Renters in ZIP 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.4% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 46235 than nationally: 46.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 46235 as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 9.4 points since 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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 46235 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest 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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $832 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $917 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,189 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$470 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 46235 pays $1,189 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $470 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the south.
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 46235
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46235: 21.0% 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 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.1% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 46235 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 is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 46235 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 46235
| Period | ZIP 46235 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 46235 than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 10.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 46235 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 46235 | 2.65 | 31.3 | 27.4% | 46.4% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,189 | 21.0% | 84.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 46216 | 1.81 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 75.8% | 2.6% | 1995 | $1,274 | 45.7% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46229 | 2.75 | 38.1 | 17.1% | 39.1% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,194 | 24.1% | 88.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 46226 | 2.60 | 34.5 | 22.4% | 52.9% | 9.6% | 1967 | $1,195 | 22.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 46236 | 2.80 | 39.3 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,973 | 50.0% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46219 | 2.49 | 36.4 | 15.1% | 40.1% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,076 | 26.1% | 86.4% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 46256 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,216 | 56.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46055 | 2.77 | 36.6 | 6.7% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 2008 | $1,489 | 57.2% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 46218 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 20.0% | 47.2% | 17.1% | 1955 | $1,093 | 12.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 46250 | 1.99 | 37.9 | 10.8% | 60.1% | 9.3% | 1982 | $1,410 | 52.0% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46220 | 2.21 | 37.5 | 8.9% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 1959 | $1,410 | 68.3% | 98.0% | 2.0% |
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 46235. 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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