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Population and households in ZIP 46278
Household size in ZIP 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46278 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.79, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46278 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 46278: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 46278 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 46278
Renters in ZIP 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 2.7% of households in ZIP 46278 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly three in ten owners (28.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Indiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 46278 than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Indianapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46278 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. ZIP 46278 has newer homes than the great majority of 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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,080 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,415 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,084 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,474 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46278 runs $1,474 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Indianapolis area overall ($1,368). Rents are up $394 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 46278
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.0% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 46278: 64.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of college graduates.
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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.2% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 46278: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 46278
| Period | ZIP 46278 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46278 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area. 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 46278 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 46278 | 2.63 | 48.6 | 8.0% | 2.7% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,474 | 64.0% | 96.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 46268 | 2.42 | 39.4 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,380 | 38.0% | 89.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 46254 | 2.56 | 33.7 | 16.6% | 50.5% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,220 | 29.9% | 85.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46077 | 2.86 | 40.4 | 7.3% | 18.8% | 3.3% | 2000 | $1,867 | 73.8% | 98.3% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 46228 | 2.60 | 40.3 | 12.3% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 1975 | $1,361 | 48.6% | 93.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 46260 | 2.50 | 37.0 | 12.7% | 48.1% | 11.2% | 1975 | $1,278 | 44.8% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 46112 | 2.85 | 37.9 | 10.5% | 19.1% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,581 | 49.3% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| 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 46075 | 2.66 | 34.4 | 10.6% | 19.7% | 2.8% | 2005 | $1,841 | 59.8% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
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 46278. 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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