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Indianapolis city (balance), IN

ZIP Code 46241 — Indianapolis city (balance), IN Demographics & Data

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

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
32,943
Median Income
$51,598
-31% vs US avg
Home Value
$111,500
-68% vs US avg
Median Rent
$834
-28% vs US avg
Median Age
30.0 yrs
-23% vs US avg
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican
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Location
Coordinates
39.7304, -86.2778
Elevation
790 ft
Land Area
22.3 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
32,943
Density
N/A
Median income
$51,598
-31% vs US avg
Home value
$111,500
-68% vs US avg
Median rent
$834
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Overview of ZIP Code 46241

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What to know about ZIP 46241

ZIP code 46241 covers Indianapolis city (balance), IN in Marion County with a population of about 32,943.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 317, 463; U.S. House district IN-7; the INDIANAPOLIS media market.

Local search focus: University

Indianapolis city (balance), IN sits in a university / college context (near mycomputercareer at indianapolis (1.2 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Indianapolis city (balance), IN

Median household income in ZIP 46241 is about $51,598 — about 31% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.5%; unemployment rate near 8.2%; 14.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 6.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 46241

Median home value is about $111,500 — about 68% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $834 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.2% (about 11.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 46241 in Indianapolis city (balance), IN, a household would need roughly $31,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $716. That sits below the local median household income ($51,598), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Indianapolis city (balance), IN as Relatively High (composite score 97.5), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (98.3) and hurricane (34.1). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Indianapolis city (balance), IN show little to no average snow and around 43.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,514 for ZIP 46241 (Indianapolis city (balance), IN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport IND (1.3 miles (2.0 km)) · MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis (1.2 miles (2.0 km)) · George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (99.0 miles (159.4 km)) · VA: Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis VA Medical Center) (5.9 miles (9.5 km))

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