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Indianapolis city (balance), IN

ZIP 46221 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46221

46221 has a population of 26,255 with a median age of 34.2 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.9%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
13.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.5%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.8%+34% vs US avg
x
High school
35.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.2%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.2%+225% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.2%+903% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 46221

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.2%+225% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.4%+53% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.3%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.1%+63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.2%+903% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,255
Median age34.2
Poverty rate16.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.9%
Hispanic13.0%
Black13.9%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born45.2%