ZIP Code 46224 in Indianapolis, IN

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Indianapolis, Indiana
City Alias:Speedway
Names to Avoid:
Spdway, Spdwy
County:Marion County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:34:42 AM
Population:38,822 [See All]
Area Codes:317 / 463
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.7942, -86.2528
Land Area:7.15 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46224 has 38,822 residents and 15,684 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 32.1 years, younger than the state (38.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (36.4%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (34.2%, much lower than the state average of 77.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.6%, 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 the state average (3.9%).

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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:38,822Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:39,858Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:38,749Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5,429.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$53,731Source: Census ACS
Households:15,684Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$166,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.47Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--34,80435,17735,14735,51035,99536,14836,88137,46437,07437,19739,49039,70439,858
Decennial Census35,094------------------38,822------
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: 32.1

Male Median Age: 31.8

Female Median Age: 32.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,6551,4961,5361,2091,4261,6811,5591,5081,3721,1801,0171,033858662423253167143
Female1,5521,4651,4441,2281,5611,7401,6351,5561,2951,1791,0171,051885741473338236248
Total3,2072,9612,9802,4372,9873,4213,1943,0642,6672,3592,0342,0841,7431,403896591403391
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13,29028.96%
Black:14,11230.76%
Hispanic:*10,33922.53%
Asian:8631.88%
American Indian:3940.86%
Hawaiian:110.02%
Other:6,87614.99%
Total:45,885100%
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:19,17849.40%31.8 years
Females:19,64450.60%32.3 years
Total:38,822100%32.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,15668.13%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5291.33%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,4936.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:9,68030.54%
Total Population:39,858100%
Total Native Population:27,68569.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:12,17330.54%
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 $53,731, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,652 (62.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,737. Family households earn a median of $69,003 versus $42,062 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,941). By gender, male median income is $45,860 and female is $41,031, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,829 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.6%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.6%).

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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$33,079$32,788$30,660$30,050$32,045$33,800$35,384$36,063$37,994$40,965$45,668$49,950$53,731
Median Family Income$37,010$37,972$33,341$31,860$33,632$35,882$36,694$38,947$40,826$44,251$50,669$64,689$69,003
Median NonFamily Income$27,961$27,299$26,270$26,692$27,282$28,095$28,686$29,534$31,407$34,197$37,029$39,024$42,062
Median Male Income$32,052$32,401$32,847$32,378$31,716$34,885$34,836$35,230$36,352$39,444$39,685$44,491$45,860
Median Female Income$29,472$29,036$27,093$27,633$26,330$26,745$29,180$30,195$31,451$32,793$35,018$38,363$41,031
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:19,91568.98%
Unemployed:9313.22%
Not In Labor Force:8,02427.79%
Total:28,870100%
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:5,08025.51%
Service:3,23916.26%
Sales and Office:4,13420.76%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,7628.85%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5,70028.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19,915100%
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 $166,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $63,400 (61.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,200. The median gross rent is $1,048, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $385 (58.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $255. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.45% (69.50% with a mortgage, 30.50% free-and-clear) and renters 62.55% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.25%, which is much 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$103,100$101,500$97,900$96,500$95,300$98,400$101,800$105,700$108,300$112,900$118,000$143,900$166,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1281.33%
$500 to $999:3,93741.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:4,50146.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:7267.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:550.57%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:560.58%
No Rent:1972.05%
Total:9,600100%
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$663$679$689$688$690$711$729$758$793$832$874$962$1,048
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,99526.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,75311.42%
Renter Occupied:9,60062.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:15,348100%

Occupied Housing Units:15,34890.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,5649.25%
Total Housing Units:16,912100%
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:8,45449.99%
Multi-Family Units:8,19148.43%
Other Units:2671.58%
Total Housing Units:16,912100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.30% 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 83.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 16.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), down 9.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.90 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 (44.47%). College enrollment is 20.28%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:2,2459.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,8227.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,14133.45%
Some college, no degree:4,19717.24%
Associate's degree:2,0218.30%
Bachelor's degree:4,58918.85%
Graduate or professional degree:1,3245.44%
Total:24,339100%
High school or higher:20,27283.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,91324.29%
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:21,78550.91%
Public Insurance:14,33733.51%
No Insurance:6,66815.58%
Total:42,790100%
Has Health Insurance:36,12284.42%
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 Poverty22.0%21.2%26.6%29.7%29.0%28.2%27.6%25.1%22.6%20.1%16.4%15.5%12.7%
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:6476.30%
Kindergarten:7577.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,56744.47%
High school (grades 9-12):2,21621.58%
College or graduate school:2,08320.28%
Total:10,270100%
Early Childhood:1,40413.67%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,54073.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46224 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 521 business establishments, employing about 6,907 people with an annual payroll of $288,628,000. USPS data shows 15,752 residential mailboxes and 575 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,752Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:575Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:19,250Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,766Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,903Source: USPS
# of Businesses:521Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$64,406,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$288,628,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,907Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46224 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 1.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 46224. It covers 7.15 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 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:7.15 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.02 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


46225 | | 46222

Schools in ZIP Code 46224


ZIP Code 46224 is part of 3 school districts, including: Speedway School Town (Grades KG thru 12), Wayne Township Metropolitan School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Indianapolis Public Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 15 public schools and 1 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.

Enlace Academy 3725 Kiel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Excel Center - Lafayette Square 6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 1849 N Whitcomb
Speedway, IN 46224
District: Speedway School Town
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 5151 W 14th St
Speedway, IN 46224
District: Speedway School Town
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 5700 Meadowood Dr
Speedway, IN 46224
District: Speedway School Town
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 5240 W 22nd St
Speedway, IN 46224
District: Speedway School Town
Speedway Junior High School 5151 W 14th St
Speedway, IN 46224
District: Speedway School Town
Speedway Senior High School 5357 W 25th St
Speedway, IN 46224
District: Speedway School Town
Garden City Elementary School 4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Achieve Virtual Elementary 47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District
Carl Wilde School 79 5002 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Lew Wallace School 107 3307 Ashway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Meredith Nicholson School 96 3651 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Northwest Community Middle School 5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Indianapolis Public Schools
Gambold Pre-School 3725 Kiel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Indianapolis Public Schools
St Christopher School 5335 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46224


Empire Beauty School-Speedway 5750 A Crawfordsville Rd
Speedway, IN 46224
Type: Post Secondary
Kenny's Academy Of Barbering 2150 Lafayette Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-2327
Type: Post Secondary
Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
Type: Post Secondary
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance-Indianapolis 7251 W. Mccarty St.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Type: Post Secondary
Mycomputercareer.com 2601 Fortune Circle Dr E, Suite 100c
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis 420 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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