What to know about ZIP 46251
ZIP code 46251 covers ZIP 46251 with a population of about 5,332.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the INDIANAPOLIS media market.
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ZIP Code 46251 — 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
5,332
Density
N/A
Median income
$52,903
-30% vs US avg
Home value
$129,600
-63% vs US avg
Median rent
$772
-34% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 46251
Income and economy in ZIP 46251
Median household income in ZIP 46251 is about $52,903 — about 30% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.4%; unemployment rate near 8.2%; 17.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Construction, and Manufacturing; about 9.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.0 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 46251
Median home value is about $129,600 — about 63% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $772 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.9% (about 10.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 46251, a household would need roughly $36,000 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 $833. That sits below the local median household income ($52,903), 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.