ZIP Code 46259 in Indianapolis, IN

Data Last Updated: December 1, 2025
City:Indianapolis, Indiana
City Alias:Acton
Counties:Marion County[Primary]
Johnson County
Shelby County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:35:26 AM
Population:13,703 [See All]
Area Codes:317 / 463
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.6490, -85.9932
Land Area:22.686 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 46259 has 13,703 residents and 4,586 households (average 2.99 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, about the same as the state (38.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (85.3%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (4.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 2.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:13,703Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,049Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,078Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:604.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$129,615Source: Census ACS
Households:4,586Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$304,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.99Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.52Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,08711,77712,16111,87811,34111,36411,57711,36410,99912,61714,95514,94415,049
Decennial Census11,617------------------13,703------
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: 38.8

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 38.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male44855460855432727035443255352349246538932625715611253
Female370481624523319313416495517497410458406330263194107107
Total8181,0351,2321,0776465837709271,0701,020902923795656520350219160
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,69386.76%
Black:3492.59%
Hispanic:*5063.75%
Asian:6354.71%
American Indian:340.25%
Hawaiian:30.02%
Other:2581.91%
Total:13,478100%
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:6,87350.16%38.8 years
Females:6,83049.84%38.9 years
Total:13,703100%38.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,86692.14%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1130.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7274.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3437.11%
Total Population:15,049100%
Total Native Population:13,97992.89%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0707.11%
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 $129,615, which is much higher than the state median ($70,051), is up $44,363 (52.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,782. Family households earn a median of $136,860 versus $60,757 for nonfamily households (a difference of $76,103). By gender, male median income is $94,323 and female is $84,024, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $10,299 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.4%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.7%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$85,252$84,916$85,700$86,329$91,922$94,242$103,716$104,130$112,833$111,773$116,150$123,173$129,615
Median Family Income$91,232$89,340$91,000$96,232$100,066$99,676$108,151$109,593$114,675$116,758$122,835$129,877$136,860
Median NonFamily Income$52,391$51,094$47,685$45,278$46,875$42,083$61,595$60,227$76,667$62,500$58,088$58,525$60,757
Median Male Income$68,844$68,778$65,810$61,771$62,284$64,323$66,924$69,258$74,695$77,403$81,199$93,688$94,323
Median Female Income$43,156$46,333$47,634$47,955$52,321$53,502$55,704$56,135$62,905$64,228$68,585$76,939$84,024
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:7,33865.88%
Unemployed:2382.14%
Not In Labor Force:3,56331.99%
Total:11,139100%
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:3,71950.68%
Service:90112.28%
Sales and Office:1,47120.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4626.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:78510.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,338100%
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 $304,800, which is considerably higher than the state median ($201,600), is up $121,500 (66.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94,800. The median gross rent is $1,261, which is much higher than the state median ($1,020), is up $323 (34.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.61% (69.98% with a mortgage, 30.02% free-and-clear) and renters 3.39% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.78%, which is markedly below 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$183,300$181,100$177,200$175,200$179,400$183,900$199,300$196,600$210,000$226,600$248,900$295,800$304,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:148.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:7745.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:95.29%
$2,000 to $2,499:1710.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5331.18%
Total:170100%
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$938$0$1,106$1,155$1,168$1,271$1,336$1,270$1,224$1,264$1,182$1,134$1,261
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,39267.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,45529.00%
Renter Occupied:1703.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,017100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,01798.22%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):911.78%
Total Housing Units:5,108100%
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:5,09499.73%
Multi-Family Units:140.27%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:5,108100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 47.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (28.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 92.70%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 26.10%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.89%). College enrollment is 18.29%, 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:2712.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4344.51%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,33124.23%
Some college, no degree:1,49915.58%
Associate's degree:5095.29%
Bachelor's degree:2,84629.58%
Graduate or professional degree:1,73218.00%
Total:9,622100%
High school or higher:8,91792.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,57847.58%
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:12,13973.33%
Public Insurance:3,91323.64%
No Insurance:5033.04%
Total:16,555100%
Has Health Insurance:16,05296.96%
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 Poverty1.3%0.8%1.5%1.7%1.2%1.7%1.7%1.0%0.2%0.2%1.6%1.9%4.3%
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:3628.98%
Kindergarten:51512.78%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,52737.89%
High school (grades 9-12):88922.06%
College or graduate school:73718.29%
Total:4,030100%
Early Childhood:87721.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,93172.73%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46259 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 197 business establishments, employing about 1,112 people with an annual payroll of $51,547,000. USPS data shows 5,712 residential mailboxes and 91 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,712Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:91Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,426Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,505Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:168Source: USPS
# of Businesses:197Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$12,338,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$51,547,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,112Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46259 is located in Marion County, Indiana, within the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26900) and Indiana's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,106,327 people, about 0.65% of whom live in ZIP Code 46259. It covers 22.686 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.008 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:22.686 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.008 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6206.83 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


46260 | | 46256

Schools in ZIP Code 46259


ZIP Code 46259 is in the Franklin Township Community School Corporation, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Acton Elementary School 8010 Acton Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
District: Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Franklin Central High School 6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
District: Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate 8735 Indian Creek Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
District: Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Mary Adams Elementary School 7341 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
District: Franklin Township Community School Corporation
South Creek Elementary 9010 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
District: Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Franklin Central Junior High 10440 Indian Crk Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
District: Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Lutheran High School Of Indianapolis 5555 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
District: Private SchoolNearby
Southport Presbyterian Christian School 7525 Mcfarland Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
District: Private SchoolNearby
Indianapolis Southside Christian Academy 4801 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46259


Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis 3810 E Southport Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46237-3249
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology- Indianapolis 4010 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203-3120
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Indianapolis 8751 US 31 Highway South
Indianapolis, IN 46227-6252
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Indianapolis 1400 E Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
Type: Post Secondary
Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46218-0567
Type: Post Secondary
Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd
Franklin, IN 46131-2623
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 December 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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