ZIP 46260 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Indianapolis city (balance), IN (46260)

Median Income

$70,642

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,614

Wealth inflow

Population

35,102

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,614 for ZIP 46260 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.5%+23% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.3%-21% vs US avg

829

Establishments

16,597

Employees

~20 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction5.2%
Manufacturing9.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade10.4%
Transportation, utilities8.3%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.5%
Professional, scientific, management13.7%
Education, health care, social24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.4%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 46260 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.3%, median income rose 0.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.1%.

Median Income

$70,642

-6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate