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Population and households in ZIP 46280
Household size in ZIP 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46280 are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.53 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller 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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, ZIP 46280 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in ZIP 46280, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 46280
Renters in ZIP 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in ZIP 46280 rent their homes (31.2%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 5.3 points from 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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 46280 than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Indianapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46280 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1988, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,144 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,307 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,439 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,834 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$690 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 46280 pays $1,834 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $690 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 46280
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 46280: 62.9% 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. The share with a degree is up 14.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 46280: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Indiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 46280
| Period | ZIP 46280 | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46280 has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 46280 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 46280 | 2.20 | 45.2 | 3.8% | 31.2% | 8.0% | 1988 | $1,834 | 62.9% | 98.7% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46290 | 3.21 | 40.9 | 1.8% | 0.0% | 8.5% | 1997 | $1,574 | 90.8% | 97.6% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 46240 | 2.02 | 41.3 | 4.3% | 53.4% | 14.7% | 1975 | $1,537 | 61.4% | 95.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 46032 | 2.62 | 39.8 | 6.7% | 34.6% | 6.2% | 1998 | $1,994 | 77.0% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 46033 | 2.87 | 42.6 | 5.4% | 12.3% | 4.0% | 1994 | $1,847 | 72.2% | 98.1% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 46260 | 2.50 | 37.0 | 12.7% | 48.1% | 11.2% | 1975 | $1,278 | 44.8% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| 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% |
| ZIP 46268 | 2.42 | 39.4 | 9.8% | 54.2% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,380 | 38.0% | 89.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 46074 | 2.78 | 37.6 | 6.3% | 19.1% | 5.9% | 2008 | $1,841 | 61.9% | 96.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 46256 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 9.9% | 1986 | $1,216 | 56.1% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
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 46280. 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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