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Population and households in ZIP 46239
Household size in ZIP 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46239 average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.71 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have larger households.
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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46239 is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 36.1 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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 46239 (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 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 46239
Renters in ZIP 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 46239 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 24.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 points, 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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 46239 than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 46239 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, 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 southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,134 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,141 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,185 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,530 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$396 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46239 runs $1,530 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Indianapolis area ($1,368). Rent has climbed $396 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 46239
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 46239 as nationally: 37.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 46239 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 46239
| Period | ZIP 46239 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46239 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, 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 46239 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 46239 | 2.88 | 35.5 | 14.3% | 17.7% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,530 | 37.8% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46259 | 3.12 | 37.4 | 9.6% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 2000 | $1,228 | 46.2% | 91.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46107 | 2.35 | 37.3 | 15.2% | 34.3% | 8.9% | 1963 | $1,234 | 22.7% | 89.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 46237 | 2.52 | 40.0 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 4.1% | 1993 | $1,480 | 35.6% | 89.6% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 46219 | 2.49 | 36.4 | 15.1% | 40.1% | 9.8% | 1958 | $1,076 | 26.1% | 86.4% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 46229 | 2.75 | 38.1 | 17.1% | 39.1% | 8.2% | 1981 | $1,194 | 24.1% | 88.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 46203 | 2.40 | 36.2 | 15.2% | 45.0% | 14.6% | 1959 | $1,164 | 26.7% | 80.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 46163 | 2.66 | 41.4 | 5.0% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 1989 | $1,128 | 43.7% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 46201 | 2.29 | 36.4 | 14.5% | 48.2% | 17.0% | 1941 | $1,024 | 28.1% | 80.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 46227 | 2.59 | 34.4 | 13.8% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 1972 | $1,104 | 21.5% | 78.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 46218 | 2.46 | 37.4 | 20.0% | 47.2% | 17.1% | 1955 | $1,093 | 12.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
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 46239. 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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