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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 46222 has 37,185 residents and 13,676 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 30.8 years, significantly younger than the state (38.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Black or African American (34.3%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3%, which is much 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%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (3.9%) and national averages (8.4%).

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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:	37,185Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	37,608Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	40,807Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,368.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$45,198Source: Census ACS

Households:	13,676Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$104,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.84Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	33,759	33,061	33,954	33,892	34,457	35,467	36,508	36,414	37,885	38,629	38,053	37,108	37,608
Decennial Census	34,044	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	37,185	--	--	--

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: 30.8

Male Median Age: 30.4

Female Median Age: 31.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,388	1,482	1,562	1,452	1,712	1,501	1,407	1,275	1,168	1,036	1,046	1,027	1,012	645	402	171	106	103
Female	1,288	1,452	1,506	1,460	1,763	1,496	1,473	1,222	1,152	988	941	1,044	1,047	727	433	305	195	198
Total	2,676	2,934	3,068	2,912	3,475	2,997	2,880	2,497	2,320	2,024	1,987	2,071	2,059	1,372	835	476	301	301

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,101	23.82%
Black:	12,768	27.39%
Hispanic:*	12,766	27.39%
Asian:	421	0.90%
American Indian:	398	0.85%
Hawaiian:	18	0.04%
Other:	9,140	19.61%
Total:	46,612	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	18,495	49.74%	30.4 years
Females:	18,690	50.26%	31.1 years
Total:	37,185	100%	30.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	29,388	78.14%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	474	1.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,976	5.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,770	20.60%
Total Population:	37,608	100%
Total Native Population:	29,862	79.40%
Total Foreign-born Population:	7,746	20.60%

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 $45,198, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,049 (60.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,212. Family households earn a median of $58,396 versus $30,121 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,275). By gender, male median income is $42,766 and female is $35,998, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,768 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is trails slightly the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.7%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$28,149	$27,077	$27,581	$26,606	$26,932	$27,062	$30,821	$33,064	$35,986	$38,110	$41,502	$43,552	$45,198
Median Family Income	$32,828	$31,889	$33,482	$31,564	$30,921	$29,777	$32,472	$37,320	$38,026	$42,054	$46,572	$53,233	$58,396
Median NonFamily Income	$20,357	$19,962	$19,663	$20,495	$21,346	$22,624	$25,021	$27,744	$29,344	$29,013	$30,144	$30,050	$30,121
Median Male Income	$29,220	$28,309	$28,546	$28,165	$27,466	$30,048	$30,133	$30,735	$31,405	$35,172	$37,575	$41,377	$42,766
Median Female Income	$26,493	$27,224	$27,899	$27,829	$27,664	$27,619	$27,102	$29,686	$28,786	$29,110	$29,881	$34,161	$35,998

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	16,040	56.52%
Unemployed:	1,644	5.79%
Not In Labor Force:	10,696	37.69%
Total:	28,380	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,960	24.69%
Service:	2,848	17.76%
Sales and Office:	2,897	18.06%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,431	15.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,904	24.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,040	100%

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 $104,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $37,500 (56.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,300. The median gross rent is $1,050, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $313 (42.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $172. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.48% (50.91% with a mortgage, 49.09% free-and-clear) and renters 53.52% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.02%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.20%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$66,800	$64,900	$64,400	$61,500	$58,800	$59,700	$61,100	$61,700	$65,000	$73,800	$75,500	$89,700	$104,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	238	3.32%
$500 to $999:	2,683	37.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,131	43.62%
$1,500 to $1,999:	722	10.06%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	17	0.24%
No Rent:	387	5.39%
Total:	7,178	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$737	$742	$755	$760	$756	$769	$822	$838	$878	$882	$912	$979	$1,050

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,174	23.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,060	22.82%
Renter Occupied:	7,178	53.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,412	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,412	84.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,370	15.02%
Total Housing Units:	15,782	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	11,194	70.93%
Multi-Family Units:	4,338	27.49%
Other Units:	250	1.58%
Total Housing Units:	15,782	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 17.30% 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 78.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 13.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.60%). Private coverage is 48.20%, which is generally lower than the state rate (69.00%). Public coverage is 47.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.57%). College enrollment is 32.14%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,414	10.55%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,516	11.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,539	37.33%
Some college, no degree:	4,075	17.82%
Associate's degree:	1,362	5.95%
Bachelor's degree:	2,752	12.03%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,215	5.31%
Total:	22,873	100%
High school or higher:	17,943	78.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,967	17.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	18,038	43.80%
Public Insurance:	17,928	43.53%
No Insurance:	5,219	12.67%
Total:	41,185	100%
Has Health Insurance:	35,966	87.33%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	22.7%	26.6%	26.3%	30.9%	32.1%	33.7%	31.7%	31.6%	28.8%	21.4%	17.9%	14.7%	15.4%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	288	2.41%
Kindergarten:	732	6.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,249	35.57%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,838	23.76%
College or graduate school:	3,839	32.14%
Total:	11,946	100%
Early Childhood:	1,020	8.54%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,819	65.45%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Indianapolis, Indiana
County:	Marion County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:34:40 AM
Population:	37,185 [See All]
Area Codes:	317 / 463
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.7904, -86.2088
Land Area:	11.04 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/46222/zip-code-46222.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,516Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	905Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	18,124Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	11,478Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,282Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	562Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$295,626,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,063,212,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	14,894Source: CBP

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:	11.04 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.213 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

ZIP Code 46222 in Indianapolis, IN

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 46222

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46222

Sources & References