The 46208 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Indiana in Marion County in the United States. The current population estimate is 23,080. The 46208 ZIP Code has a median age of 29.2 years, and 13.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $35,148, while about 26% of the population lives below the poverty line. An estimated 85.2% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,350.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 46208 is $35,148, while the region's mean household income is $69,246. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,350. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46208 of $27,350 is approximately 8.15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 25.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately170.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.7% of the population in 46208 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 3.9% of 46208 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46208, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 46208 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46208 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (51.4%), followed by White (46.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46.4% |
| Black or African American | 51.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 46208 are younger than average. The median age of 29.2 years in ZIP Code 46208 is approximately 23.36% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 46208 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 46208 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 13.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 46208, 93.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 46208 in May 2024 comes in at $178,337. The May 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $174,309 median value in December 2023, and 0% higher than the $178,071 median value in June 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46208, an estimated 59.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Marion County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $178,337 |
| Apr 2024 | $177,977 |
| Mar 2024 | $176,823 |
| Feb 2024 | $175,458 |
| Jan 2024 | $174,468 |
| Dec 2023 | $174,309 |
| Nov 2023 | $175,008 |
| Oct 2023 | $175,324 |
| Sep 2023 | $175,698 |
| Aug 2023 | $176,174 |
| Jul 2023 | $177,050 |
| Jun 2023 | $178,071 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 59.1% |
In ZIP Code 46208, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 34.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.3% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46208 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 36.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 46208 is high cholesterol, as approximately 31.2% of adults 18 and older in this Marion County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.3% |
| Current asthma | 12.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46208 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 80.6% of those 18 and above in 46208 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 46208 include sleeping less than 7 hours (39.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (39.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.3% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| Current smoking | 20.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.8% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 39.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46208 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 46208 | 9.06¢/kWh | 10.08¢/kWh | 7.36¢/kWh |
| Indiana | 15.33¢/kWh | 12.7¢/kWh | 8.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.88¢/kWh | 12.66¢/kWh | 7.82¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 46208 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.2 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.68 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.44 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.96 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.24 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.84 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.8 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.7 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.09 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 46208, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 46208 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Marion County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 354 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 233 |
| Debt collection | 35 |
| Checking or savings account | 12 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 10 |
| Other | 19 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 188 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 152 |
| Improper use of your report | 132 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 109 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 25 |
| Other | 57 |
In 46208, 62.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.3 minutes. Approximately 28.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46208 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 46208 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 28.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.5% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |