Indianapolis, IN cityscape

46227

Indianapolis, IN

Total Population
56,794
Median Household Income
$49,032
Median Home Value
$179,200
Median Rent
$939

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$49,032
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$179,200
100.4% above state median
Rent
$939
100% above state median
Median Age
33.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Indianapolis, IN

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.3%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 16.4% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$49,032
-34.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-51,066,309
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.35 people

Total Households
23,329
Family Households
34.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.6%
Total Employed Residents:13,720

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
469 workers
Public Transit
1.6%
413 workers
Total Commuting Workers:26,067
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.7%
27,683 employed
Labor Force
28,663
958 unemployed
Median Age
33.3 years
Per Capita Income
$28,900
Poverty Rate
16.4%

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