ZIP Code 46201 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 46201

The 46201 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Indiana in Marion County in the United States. The current population estimate is 30,962. The 46201 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.2 years, and 12.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $30,917, while about 28% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 76.8% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $19,382.

Population in 46201

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 46201 is 30,962.

Indianapolis, IN

The 46201 ZIP Code is associated with Indianapolis, IN in Marion County.

Area Codes associated with 46201

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 46201 include 317.

Sunrise / Sunset in 46201

Sunrise: 8:01 am
Sunset: 5:22 pm
Sunrise in 46201 8:01 am
Sunrise in 46201 5:22 pm

Weather forecast for 46201

Overnight's forecast for 46201: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy. Low around 18, with temperatures rising to around 23 overnight. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Current air quality in 46201

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 46201 Fair

Internet in 46201

Approximately 57.0% of households in ZIP Code 46201 have broadband Internet service, while about 67.9% have a computer.

Gender in 46201

In ZIP Code 46201, males make up an estimated 49.9% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.1%.

Health Insurance in 46201

Approximately 15.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 46201 (Indianapolis, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 46201

The median household income in ZIP Code 46201 is $30,917, while the region's mean household income is $42,899. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,382. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46201 of $19,382 is approximately 34.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 27.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately189.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 46201 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.7% of 46201 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 46201

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 20.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.9%
$200,000 or more per year 0.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 46201

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46201, 96.4% is one race, while 3.6% are two or more races. Approximately 13.7% of 46201 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46201 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.8%), followed by Black or African American (28.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 46201

Industry Percent
White 70.8%
Black or African American 28.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 46201

Residents of ZIP Code 46201 are younger than average. The median age of 34.2 years in ZIP Code 46201 is approximately 10.24% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.6% of the population in 46201 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 46201 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 46201

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.5%
5 to 9 years 8.4%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 5.2%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 18.6%
35 to 44 years 13.3%
45 to 54 years 13.2%
55 to 59 years 6.6%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 6.8%
75 to 84 years 2.0%
85 years and over 0.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 46201

In ZIP Code 46201, 88.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Marion County region.

Language Spoken in 46201

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.7%
Spanish 10.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 46201

The median home value in ZIP Code 46201 in January 2025 comes in at $144,591. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $142,711 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $141,200 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46201, an estimated 69.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.4% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Marion County region.

Home Values in 46201

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $144,591
Dec 2024 $143,819
Nov 2024 $143,281
Oct 2024 $142,709
Sep 2024 $142,645
Aug 2024 $142,711
Jul 2024 $143,065
Jun 2024 $143,202
May 2024 $143,167
Apr 2024 $143,079
Mar 2024 $142,439
Feb 2024 $141,200

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 46201

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 69.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 46201

In ZIP Code 46201, 76.8% of the population graduated high school, while 17.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.8% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 46201

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 7.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 15.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.8%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree 5.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 46201 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 46201

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 46201 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46201 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46201 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 46201

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 46201

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 46201 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46201 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.72% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.4% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes electricity rates in 46201 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 46201

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 46201 9.06¢/kWh 10.08¢/kWh 7.36¢/kWh
Indiana 17.33¢/kWh 14.11¢/kWh 9.12¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 46201

Month ZIP Code 46201 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.62 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.24 3 6.31
Mar 5.02 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.24 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.94 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.83 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.68 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.64 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.79 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes solar power levels in 46201 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 46201

In 46201, 67.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 15.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46201 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 46201 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 46201. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 46201

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 9.5%
Manufacturing 8.3%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.7%
Public administration 2.7%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.