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Population and households in ZIP 46236
Household size in ZIP 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46236 average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.86 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in ZIP 46236 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 46236 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 46236
Renters in ZIP 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.5% of households in ZIP 46236 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 19 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 46236: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 46236 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 46236 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. ZIP 46236 has newer homes than at least four in five Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,086 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,275 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,323 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,973 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$887 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46236 costs $1,973 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $887 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Indiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 46236
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 46236 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 46236 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than 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 46236
| Period | ZIP 46236 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 46236 than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 46236 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 46236 | 2.80 | 39.3 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 1992 | $1,973 | 50.0% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46055 | 2.77 | 36.6 | 6.7% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 2008 | $1,489 | 57.2% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 46256 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,216 | 56.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46216 | 1.81 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 75.8% | 2.6% | 1995 | $1,274 | 45.7% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46235 | 2.65 | 31.3 | 27.4% | 46.4% | 8.3% | 1988 | $1,189 | 21.0% | 84.9% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 46037 | 2.92 | 39.7 | 6.9% | 21.4% | 5.9% | 2004 | $1,758 | 68.6% | 98.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46226 | 2.60 | 34.5 | 22.4% | 52.9% | 9.6% | 1967 | $1,195 | 22.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 46250 | 1.99 | 37.9 | 10.8% | 60.1% | 9.3% | 1982 | $1,410 | 52.0% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46038 | 2.66 | 37.2 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,831 | 62.2% | 97.2% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 46229 | 2.75 | 38.1 | 17.1% | 39.1% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,194 | 24.1% | 88.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 46040 | 2.83 | 38.3 | 8.2% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 1999 | $1,547 | 52.1% | 93.8% | 1.1% |
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 46236. 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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