ZIP Code 46214 in Indianapolis, IN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Indianapolis, Indiana
City Alias:Eagle Creek
County:Marion County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:34:27 AM
Population:26,314 [See All]
Area Codes:317 / 463
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.7951, -86.2877
Land Area:7.462 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46214 has 26,314 residents and 11,315 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.5% male and 54.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (41.5%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (41.1%, much lower than the state average of 77.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5%, which is higher than the state average (8.2%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:26,314Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:24,645Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:26,997Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,526.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$58,863Source: Census ACS
Households:11,315Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$180,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.62Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--23,15323,74724,24024,93024,70924,24624,19024,20224,54923,64423,37723,10824,645
Decennial Census24,306------------------26,314------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.8

Male Median Age: 33.2

Female Median Age: 35.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7728478988619851,044904813743664654685687531373252127141
Female8828408838261,1251,2771,1061,085923809866806829642515344271304
Total1,6541,6871,7811,6872,1102,3212,0101,8981,6661,4731,5201,4911,5161,173888596398445
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,80539.14%
Black:10,92139.56%
Hispanic:*3,55412.87%
Asian:3331.21%
American Indian:1160.42%
Hawaiian:60.02%
Other:1,8746.79%
Total:27,609100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:11,98145.53%33.2 years
Females:14,33354.47%35.9 years
Total:26,314100%34.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,00385.22%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2941.19%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:9894.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,35913.58%
Total Population:24,645100%
Total Native Population:21,29786.42%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,34813.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $58,863, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,848 (47.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,691. Family households earn a median of $74,493 versus $43,182 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,311). By gender, male median income is $52,335 and female is $44,970, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,365 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,015$41,307$41,095$41,657$41,375$43,281$45,089$47,790$48,172$49,789$50,496$53,970$58,863
Median Family Income$53,139$55,234$51,443$53,924$53,388$57,972$55,666$59,511$57,522$57,400$61,654$67,387$74,493
Median NonFamily Income$31,205$32,055$32,894$30,140$32,010$32,491$34,424$36,468$38,102$38,637$39,303$42,979$43,182
Median Male Income$38,939$39,737$38,399$38,993$39,435$39,502$39,149$41,581$42,274$44,784$48,695$52,451$52,335
Median Female Income$33,202$34,593$35,540$35,634$36,178$36,468$36,005$36,215$38,947$38,698$40,229$46,480$44,970
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,36864.42%
Unemployed:6223.24%
Not In Labor Force:6,21032.34%
Total:19,200100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,40735.63%
Service:1,65013.34%
Sales and Office:2,68321.69%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7275.88%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,90123.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,368100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $180,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $56,000 (45.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,200. The median gross rent is $1,116, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $397 (55.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $232. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.64% (73.62% with a mortgage, 26.38% free-and-clear) and renters 53.36% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.05%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$124,200$119,700$116,700$117,600$116,800$114,900$116,500$119,600$122,000$128,100$141,100$165,100$180,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1392.50%
$500 to $999:1,83432.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,50745.02%
$1,500 to $1,999:75113.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:1612.89%
$2,500 to $2,999:881.58%
$3,000 or more:550.99%
No Rent:340.61%
Total:5,569100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$719$746$781$787$799$819$824$856$884$899$931$991$1,116
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,58334.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,28412.30%
Renter Occupied:5,56953.36%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,436100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,43692.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7927.05%
Total Housing Units:11,228100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,93252.83%
Multi-Family Units:5,28147.03%
Other Units:150.13%
Total Housing Units:11,228100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 26.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.30%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.34%). College enrollment is 23.03%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5983.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9325.67%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,90429.86%
Some college, no degree:3,79323.09%
Associate's degree:1,84611.24%
Bachelor's degree:3,22319.62%
Graduate or professional degree:1,1306.88%
Total:16,426100%
High school or higher:14,89690.69%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,35326.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:14,90755.96%
Public Insurance:9,32635.01%
No Insurance:2,4059.03%
Total:26,638100%
Has Health Insurance:24,23390.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.8%9.8%9.7%9.6%11.5%10.5%9.9%7.2%8.0%9.6%9.2%10.3%10.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2143.46%
Kindergarten:2323.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,80845.34%
High school (grades 9-12):1,51324.43%
College or graduate school:1,42623.03%
Total:6,193100%
Early Childhood:4467.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,55373.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46214 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 393 business establishments, employing about 8,176 people with an annual payroll of $506,355,000. USPS data shows 11,946 residential mailboxes and 498 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,946Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:498Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,422Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,826Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:4,074Source: USPS
# of Businesses:393Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$123,854,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$506,355,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,176Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46214 is located in Marion County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,106,327 people, about 1.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 46214. It covers 7.462 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.204 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:26900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,106,327Source: Census
MSA:Indianapolis, IN MSASource: Census
Land Area:7.462 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.204 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:303.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:26900Source: Census
Place Name:Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metro AreaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46216 | | 46213

Schools in ZIP Code 46214


ZIP Code 46214 is in the Wayne Township Metropolitan School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

North Wayne Elementary School 6950 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Ben Davis High School 1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Chapelwood Elementary School 1129 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center 7320 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Westlake Elementary School 271 N Sigsbee St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center 1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Achieve Virtual Education Academy 1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Area 31 Career & Tech Center 1200 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Chapel Hill Christian School 1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Private School
Covenant Christian High School 7525 W 21st St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46214


Empire Beauty School-Speedway 5750 A Crawfordsville Rd
Speedway, IN 46224
Type: Post Secondary
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance-Indianapolis 7251 W. Mccarty St.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Type: Post Secondary
Kenny's Academy Of Barbering 2150 Lafayette Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-2327
Type: Post Secondary
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis 2175 South Hoffman Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Type: Post Secondary
Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
Type: Post Secondary
Mycomputercareer.com 2601 Fortune Circle Dr E, Suite 100c
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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