ZIP Code 46217 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 46217

The 46217 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Indiana in Marion County in the United States. The current population estimate is 36,843. The 46217 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.0 years, and 16.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $63,601, and approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. An estimated 87.0% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,811.

Population in 46217

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 46217 is 36,843.

Indianapolis, IN

The 46217 ZIP Code is associated with Indianapolis, IN in Marion County.

Area Codes associated with 46217

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 46217 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 46217.

Sunrise / Sunset in 46217

Sunrise: 7:45 am
Sunset: 7:20 pm
Sunrise in 46217 7:45 am
Sunrise in 46217 7:20 pm

Weather forecast for 46217

This Afternoon's forecast for 46217: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 46217

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 46217 Moderate

Internet in 46217

Approximately 90.3% of households in ZIP Code 46217 have broadband Internet service, while about 95.2% have a computer.

Gender in 46217

In ZIP Code 46217, males make up an estimated 50.2% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 49.8%.

Health Insurance in 46217

Approximately 8.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 46217 (Indianapolis, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 46217

The median household income in ZIP Code 46217 is $63,601, while the region's mean household income is $79,727. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,811. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46217 of $27,811 is approximately 6.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 6.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 36.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 46217 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.6% of 46217 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 46217. 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 46217

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.2%
$200,000 or more per year 3.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 46217

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46217, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 5.9% of 46217 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46217 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.0%), followed by Asian (12.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 46217

Industry Percent
White 79.0%
Black or African American 7.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 12.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 46217

Residents of ZIP Code 46217 are younger than average. The median age of 34.0 years in ZIP Code 46217 is approximately 10.76% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 46217 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 46217 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 46217. 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 46217

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.0%
5 to 9 years 9.6%
10 to 14 years 7.8%
15 to 19 years 6.5%
20 to 24 years 4.7%
25 to 34 years 15.1%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 11.4%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 7.7%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.2%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 46217

In ZIP Code 46217, 81.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.9% 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 46217

Language Spoken Percent
English only 81.1%
Spanish 5.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 10.7%
Other languages 1.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 46217

The median home value in ZIP Code 46217 in July 2024 comes in at $260,663. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $256,968 median value in February 2024, and 1% higher than the $258,117 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46217, an estimated 27.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Marion County region.

Home Values in 46217

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $260,663
Jun 2024 $260,650
May 2024 $260,243
Apr 2024 $259,254
Mar 2024 $258,096
Feb 2024 $256,968
Jan 2024 $256,505
Dec 2023 $256,572
Nov 2023 $257,228
Oct 2023 $257,778
Sep 2023 $257,993
Aug 2023 $258,117

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 46217

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 27.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 46217. 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 46217

In ZIP Code 46217, 87.0% of the population graduated high school, while 33.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 12.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.0% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 46217

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.0%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 21.4%
Graduate or professional degree 12.0%

Education Level Details

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Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 46217 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46217. 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 46217

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 46217 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46217 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46217 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 46217

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 46217. 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 46217. 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 46217

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 46217 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46217 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.76 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.77% 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 46217. This visualizes electricity rates in 46217 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 46217

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 46217 9.06¢/kWh 10.08¢/kWh 7.36¢/kWh
Indiana 14.8¢/kWh 12.49¢/kWh 8.2¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 46217

Month ZIP Code 46217 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.21 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.18 3 6.31
Mar 4.64 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.18 5.13 7.3
May 5.46 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.99 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.88 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.81 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.68 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.61 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.66 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.75 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 46217. This visualizes solar power levels in 46217 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 46217 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 46217, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 46217 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 incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

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Consumer Complaints by Product in 46217

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 135
Credit reporting or credit repair services 97
Debt collection 19
Checking or savings account 16
Mortgage 7
Other 18
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 46217

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 86
Improper use of your report 52
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 49
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 41
Managing an account 10
Other 54
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 46217. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 46217

In 46217, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.5 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46217 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 46217 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 46217. 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 46217

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 4.9%
Manufacturing 15.9%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 11.9%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.9%
Other services, except public administration 2.8%
Public administration 4.8%

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.