What to know about ZIP 46253
ZIP code 46253 covers ZIP 46253 with a population of about 6,784.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the INDIANAPOLIS media market.
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ZIP Code 46253 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
6,784
Density
N/A
Median income
$46,388
-38% vs US avg
Home value
$137,100
-61% vs US avg
Median rent
$722
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 46253
Income and economy in ZIP 46253
Median household income in ZIP 46253 is about $46,388 — about 38% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.8%; unemployment rate near 7.8%; 21.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 1.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.6 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 46253
Median home value is about $137,100 — about 61% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $722 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 29.9% (about 35.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 46253, a household would need roughly $38,000 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 $881. That sits below the local median household income ($46,388), 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.