Zip code 46236: Indianapolis, Indiana

Q: What city is zip code 46236?

46236 is assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 46236 in?

46236 is in Marion County, Indiana.

Q: What is the population of 46236?

About 26,416 people live in 46236, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 46236?

The median household income in 46236 is $115,664.

Q: What zip codes are near 46236?

The closest zip codes to 46236 are 46256, 46216, 46249, 46055, 46213.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

26,416

Median household income

$116K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$292K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,885/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

2,515 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 46236

46236 is an urban zip code in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 26,416 people live here, or 2,515 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $115,664 a year, 43% above the national median of $80,734. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $291,900, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,885 a month.

52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and office and administrative support.

How 46236 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate88.9%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IN 70.6%164th of 742 in IN
Broadband access95.9%
84th
StrengthU.S. 91% · IN 89.9%64th of 742 in IN
Residents under 1826.5%
84th
U.S. 22% · IN 23.3%175th of 745 in IN
Median household income$115,664
83rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · IN $71,95733rd of 719 in IN
Bachelor's degree or higher51.9%
81st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · IN 29.5%33rd of 744 in IN
Median gross rent$1,885
79th
U.S. $1,413 · IN $1,0624th of 640 in IN
Median earnings per worker$59,032
74th
U.S. $49,666 · IN $46,60966th of 740 in IN
Work from home18.5%
73rd
U.S. 15.1% · IN 10.7%51st of 745 in IN
Per capita income$50,127
72nd
U.S. $44,673 · IN $38,35150th of 744 in IN
Average commute28 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · IN 24.1 min249th of 726 in IN
Population density2,515/sq mi
62nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IN 191/sq mi57th of 745 in IN
Median age40.4
60th
U.S. 38.9 · IN 38.1380th of 745 in IN
Uninsured rate7.6%
56th
U.S. 8.4% · IN 7.4%245th of 745 in IN
Diversity index52
55th
U.S. 61.4 · IN 41.460th of 745 in IN
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · IN 2.5%146th of 745 in IN
Residents 65 and older16.7%
51st
U.S. 17.2% · IN 16.8%453rd of 745 in IN
Government workers13.3%
47th
U.S. 14.5% · IN 11.7%232nd of 745 in IN
Population26,416
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IN 6,851,07384th of 745 in IN
Median home value$291,900
42nd
U.S. $332,700 · IN $218,20069th of 719 in IN
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · IN 6.3%576th of 745 in IN
Foreign-born residents5.9%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · IN 6.3%130th of 745 in IN
Self-employed workers7.8%
29th
U.S. 10% · IN 8%384th of 745 in IN
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · IN 4.3%357th of 745 in IN
Poverty rate5.6%
16th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · IN 12.3%586th of 742 in IN
Housing vacancy2.9%
10th
U.S. 10.1% · IN 8.8%631st of 742 in IN
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · IN 9.8%556th of 745 in IN
Income inequality (Gini)0.380
9th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IN 0.452470th of 740 in IN
Rent-burdened renters29.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IN 48.1%531st of 716 in IN

Measure	46236	Marion	IN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IN
Homeownership rateStrength	88.9%	56.5%	70.6%	65.2%	95th	164th of 742
Broadband accessStrength	95.9%	91.8%	89.9%	91%	84th	64th of 742
Residents under 18	26.5%	25%	23.3%	22%	84th	175th of 745
Median household incomeStrength	$115,664	$66,346	$71,957	$80,734	83rd	33rd of 719
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	51.9%	34.8%	29.5%	35.7%	81st	33rd of 744
Median gross rent	$1,885	$1,153	$1,062	$1,413	79th	4th of 640
Median earnings per worker	$59,032	$45,221	$46,609	$49,666	74th	66th of 740
Work from home	18.5%	13.9%	10.7%	15.1%	73rd	51st of 745
Per capita income	$50,127	$37,704	$38,351	$44,673	72nd	50th of 744
Average commute	28 min	24.5 min	24.1 min	26.4 min	63rd	249th of 726
Population density	2,515/sq mi	2,464/sq mi	191/sq mi	95/sq mi	62nd	57th of 745
Median age	40.4	34.4	38.1	38.9	60th	380th of 745
Uninsured rate	7.6%	8.8%	7.4%	8.4%	56th	245th of 745
Diversity index	52	65.8	41.4	61.4	55th	60th of 745
Tech workers	3%	3.4%	2.5%	3.8%	52nd	146th of 745
Residents 65 and older	16.7%	13.2%	16.8%	17.2%	51st	453rd of 745
Government workers	13.3%	11.5%	11.7%	14.5%	47th	232nd of 745
Population	26,416	975,809	6,851,073	334,922,499	42nd	84th of 745
Median home value	$291,900	$224,000	$218,200	$332,700	42nd	69th of 719
Veterans	4.9%	5.5%	6.3%	6.2%	37th	576th of 745
Foreign-born residents	5.9%	12.6%	6.3%	14.1%	33rd	130th of 745
Self-employed workers	7.8%	7.1%	8%	10%	29th	384th of 745
Unemployment rate	3.6%	5%	4.3%	5.2%	26th	357th of 745
Poverty rateStrength	5.6%	15.3%	12.3%	12.5%	16th	586th of 742
Housing vacancy	2.9%	9.2%	8.8%	10.1%	10th	631st of 742
Healthcare workers	6.2%	9.7%	9.8%	9.7%	9th	556th of 745
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.380	0.465	0.452	0.483	9th	470th of 740
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	29.9%	50.9%	48.1%	51.1%	5th	531st of 716

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.4

Under 18

26.5%

65 and over

16.7%

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black12%
Hispanic16%
Asian1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.5%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 9,699
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 73.2%
Married couples: 61.1%
Living alone: 18.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

20%

$200k+

17%

Median household income

46236

$115,664

Marion Co.

$66,346

Indiana

$71,957

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$50,127

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

36.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.380

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

46236

$291,900

Marion Co.

$224,000

Indiana

$218,200

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

46236

$1,885

Marion Co.

$1,153

Indiana

$1,062

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

0.7%

5–19 units

0.8%

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 9,993
Owner-occupied: 88.9%
Vacant: 2.9%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 7.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 29.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.1%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

24%

30–44

32%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

16%

Business and finance

12%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

Construction and repair

Production

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

13%

Professional and technical services

12%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

10%

Retail

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$59,032

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	46236	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$81,593	$74,888
Service	$29,729	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,831	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,028	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,075	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

20%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

34%

Graduate

18%

High school graduate or higher: 94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.6%
Households with broadband: 95.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.4%
No internet access: 2.8%
Without health insurance: 7.6%
Limited-English households: 1.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Indianapolis
State: Indiana
County: Marion County
Center point: 39.8966° N, 85.9682° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Lawrence80% of zip
Indianapolis city (balance)20% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 46236

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
46256	Indianapolis, IN	2.5 mi	20,990	$93,847	$318,200
46216	Indianapolis, IN	3 mi	2,767	$53,161	$272,200
46249	Indianapolis, IN · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
46055	McCordsville, IN	3.5 mi	16,010	$113,784	$350,700
46213	Indianapolis, IN · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
46235	Indianapolis, IN	4.1 mi	36,317	$58,951	$185,800
46085	Fishers, IN · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
46037	Fishers, IN	4.7 mi	48,713	$141,810	$434,200
46250	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	18,147	$67,328	$327,600
46038	Fishers, IN	5.5 mi	43,754	$106,886	$333,200
46226	Indianapolis, IN	5.8 mi	47,099	$50,325	$158,600
46040	Fortville, IN	7.4 mi	15,943	$147,500	$435,700

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Questions about 46236

What city is zip code 46236?

46236 is assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 46236 in?

46236 is in Marion County, Indiana.

What is the population of 46236?

About 26,416 people live in 46236, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 46236 in?

46236 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 46236?

The median household income in 46236 is $115,664.

What zip codes are near 46236?

The closest zip codes to 46236 are 46256, 46216, 46249, 46055, 46213.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46236, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.