ZIP Code 46222 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 46222

The 46222 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Indiana in Marion County in the United States. The current population estimate is 37,885. The 46222 ZIP Code has a median age of 28.7 years, and 10.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 29% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $35,986. An estimated 70.0% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $15,620.

Population in 46222

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 46222 is 37,885.

Indianapolis, IN

The 46222 ZIP Code is associated with Indianapolis, IN in Marion County.

Area Codes associated with 46222

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 46222 include 317.

Sunrise / Sunset in 46222

Sunrise: 7:59 am
Sunset: 5:21 pm
Sunrise in 46222 7:59 am
Sunrise in 46222 5:21 pm

Weather forecast for 46222

Overnight's forecast for 46222: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 46222

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 46222 Good

Internet in 46222

Approximately 75.6% of households in ZIP Code 46222 have broadband Internet service, while about 87.1% have a computer.

Gender in 46222

In ZIP Code 46222, males make up an estimated 49.6% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.4%.

Health Insurance in 46222

Approximately 19.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 46222 (Indianapolis, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 46222

The median household income in ZIP Code 46222 is $35,986, while the region's mean household income is $43,410. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $15,620. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46222 of $15,620 is approximately 47.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 28.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately203.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 46222 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.3% of 46222 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 21.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 3.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.8%
$200,000 or more per year 0.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 46222

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46222, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 28.5% of 46222 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46222 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (43.1%), followed by White (41.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 46222. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 46222

Industry Percent
White 41.7%
Black or African American 43.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 17.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 46222

Residents of ZIP Code 46222 are younger than average. The median age of 28.7 years in ZIP Code 46222 is approximately 24.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 68.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 46222 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 46222 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.4%
5 to 9 years 9.2%
10 to 14 years 8.6%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 9.0%
25 to 34 years 16.7%
35 to 44 years 10.2%
45 to 54 years 10.6%
55 to 59 years 5.8%
60 to 64 years 4.3%
65 to 74 years 5.4%
75 to 84 years 2.1%
85 years and over 1.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 46222

In ZIP Code 46222, 72.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 24.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 46222

Language Spoken Percent
English only 72.6%
Spanish 24.2%
Other Indo-European languages 1.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222

The median home value in ZIP Code 46222 in January 2025 comes in at $121,669. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $119,618 median value in August 2024, and 8% higher than the $112,752 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46222, an estimated 28.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 24.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Marion County region.

Home Values in 46222

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $121,669
Dec 2024 $120,594
Nov 2024 $119,698
Oct 2024 $119,598
Sep 2024 $119,701
Aug 2024 $119,618
Jul 2024 $119,196
Jun 2024 $118,327
May 2024 $117,144
Apr 2024 $115,525
Mar 2024 $114,034
Feb 2024 $112,752

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 46222. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 46222

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 24.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 28.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222

In ZIP Code 46222, 70.0% of the population graduated high school, while 8.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.0% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 46222

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 12.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 17.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.0%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 5.6%
Graduate or professional degree 3.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 46222 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46222 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 80.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46222 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 46222

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 80.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 46222. 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 46222. 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 46222

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 46222 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46222 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% 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 46222. This visualizes electricity rates in 46222 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 46222

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 46222 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 46222

Month ZIP Code 46222 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.13 3 6.31
Mar 4.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.16 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.95 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.91 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.9 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.94 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.91 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.75 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.1 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 46222. This visualizes solar power levels in 46222 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 46222

In 46222, 61.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.8 minutes. Approximately 18.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46222 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 46222 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 46222. 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 46222

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 11.5%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.1%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.5%
Other services, except public administration 3.8%
Public administration 1.8%

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.