ZIP Code 46221 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 46221

The 46221 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Indianapolis in Indiana in Marion County in the United States. The current population estimate is 26,714. The 46221 ZIP Code has a median age of 33.7 years, and 14.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $50,911, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 83.7% in this Indiana region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $21,702.

Population in 46221

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 46221 is 26,714.

Indianapolis, IN

The 46221 ZIP Code is associated with Indianapolis, IN in Marion County.

Area Codes associated with 46221

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 46221 include 317.

Sunrise / Sunset in 46221

Sunrise: 7:36 am
Sunset: 5:24 pm
Sunrise in 46221 7:36 am
Sunrise in 46221 5:24 pm

Weather forecast for 46221

Tonight's forecast for 46221: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 46221

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 46221 Good

Internet in 46221

Approximately 81.9% of households in ZIP Code 46221 have broadband Internet service, while about 86.9% have a computer.

Gender in 46221

In ZIP Code 46221, males make up an estimated 51.5% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 48.5%.

Health Insurance in 46221

Approximately 12.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 46221 (Indianapolis, IN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 46221

The median household income in ZIP Code 46221 is $50,911, while the region's mean household income is $57,850. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,702. The per capita income in ZIP Code 46221 of $21,702 is approximately 27.12% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,777. An estimated 12.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately27.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.5% of the population in 46221 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.2% of 46221 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 46221

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 46221, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 8.7% of 46221 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 46221 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.3%), followed by Black or African American (10.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 46221. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 46221

Industry Percent
White 86.3%
Black or African American 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 4.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 46221

Residents of ZIP Code 46221 are younger than average. The median age of 33.7 years in ZIP Code 46221 is approximately 11.55% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 46221 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 46221 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.0%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 8.2%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 6.6%
25 to 34 years 16.6%
35 to 44 years 12.5%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 5.2%
65 to 74 years 7.1%
75 to 84 years 3.1%
85 years and over 0.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 46221

In ZIP Code 46221, 89.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 46221

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.7%
Spanish 7.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 46221, an estimated 19.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Marion County region.

Age of Housing in 46221

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 19.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221

In ZIP Code 46221, 83.7% of the population graduated high school, while 11.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.1% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 46221

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.1%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.1%
Graduate or professional degree 2.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 46221 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 46221 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 46221 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 46221

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 46221. 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 46221. 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 46221

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 46221 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 46221 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.48% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.56% 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 46221. This visualizes electricity rates in 46221 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 46221

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 46221 9.06¢/kWh 10.08¢/kWh 7.36¢/kWh
Indiana 14.87¢/kWh 12.39¢/kWh 8.05¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 46221

Month ZIP Code 46221 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.49 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.14 3 6.31
Mar 4.95 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.31 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.77 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.95 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.89 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.68 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.79 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.65 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.03 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 46221. This visualizes solar power levels in 46221 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 46221 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 46221, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 46221 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.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 46221. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 46221

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 288
Credit reporting or credit repair services 62
Debt collection 20
Checking or savings account 9
Mortgage 7
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 46221

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 179
Improper use of your report 84
Incorrect information on your report 63
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 24
Managing an account 7
Other 48
* 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 46221. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 46221

In 46221, 65.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.5 minutes. Approximately 13.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 46221 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 13.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 46221 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 46221. 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 46221

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 8.6%
Manufacturing 13.9%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.6%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 13.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.8%
Public administration 4.9%

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.