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Indianapolis city (balance), IN

ZIP 46256 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46256

46256 has a population of 21,785 with a median age of 39.2 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
72.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
13.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.6%-49% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.8%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
16.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.5%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
57.0%+69% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.7%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
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
8.8%-23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.2%+153% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
77.1%+1230% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 46256

Poverty Rate
8.8%-23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.2%+153% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
77.1%+1230% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,785
Median age39.2
Poverty rate8.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White72.0%
Hispanic9.6%
Black13.0%
Asian5.2%
Foreign-born35.2%