What to know about ZIP 46904
ZIP code 46904 covers ZIP 46904 with a population of about 5,358.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the INDIANAPOLIS media market.
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ZIP Code 46904 — 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
5,358
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,492
-35% vs US avg
Home value
$145,200
-58% vs US avg
Median rent
$780
-33% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 46904
Income and economy in ZIP 46904
Median household income in ZIP 46904 is about $48,492 — about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.0%; unemployment rate near 1.4%; 23.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Healthcare; about 5.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.4 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 46904
Median home value is about $145,200 — about 58% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $780 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.6% (about 21.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 46904, a household would need roughly $40,000 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 $933. That sits below the local median household income ($48,492), 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.