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ZIP Code 46221

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 26,255

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 46221

What is the median household income in 46221?
The median household income in 46221 is $58,316 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 46221?
The poverty rate in 46221 is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 46221?
$174,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 46221?
The median gross rent in 46221 is $1,111 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 46221 residents have a college degree?
16.2% of adults in 46221 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,255
Median Income
$58,316
Median Home Value
$174,900
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,405 (+14.5%) Home Value: +$65,500 (+59.9%) Poverty Rate: 0.0 pp (+0%) Bachelor's+: +4.5 pp (+38.5%) Unemployment: +0.5 pp (+10.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 26,255
Median Age 34.0
Female 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.0% White (non-Hisp.) 69.3% Black 13.9% Asian 0.5% Two or More 6.8% Other 6.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.1%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,316 ±$10,720
Per Capita Income $77,159
Median Family Income $73,595
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Child Poverty Rate 14.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
5.7%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
20.2%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
17.4%
$100–150k
12.9%
$150–200k
7.4%
$200k+
2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,120
Owner-Occupied 60.8%
Renter-Occupied 39.2%
Vacancy Rate 9.2%
Median Home Value $174,900
Median Gross Rent $1,111
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.1%
$50–100k
17.7%
$100–200k
15.0%
$200–300k
33.6%
$300–500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
31.5%
$1–1.5k
51.3%
$1.5–2k
14.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.1%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
43.4%
3+
19.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.1%
Single-fam. att.
5.0%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
1.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.6%
1940–1969
5.5%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
15.8%
2010+
9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 85.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.2%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 22.7%
Less Than High School 5.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.7%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 5.2%
Self-Employed 4.3%
Government Workers 11.0%
Private For-Profit 84.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.1%
Transportation
14.6%
Retail
11.9%
Construction
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Prof. Services
10.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Finance
4.7%
Public Admin
4.3%
Wholesale
3.2%
Agriculture
0.9%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
26.7%
Production
25.6%
Sales
19.5%
Food Prep
14.8%
Construction
13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.4 min
Drove Alone 78.1%
Carpool 13.5%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 5.2%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 10,092
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.9%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
7.4%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 26.5% Working age (18–64): 73.5% 65 and over: 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.0%
Naturalized Citizen 43.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
64.2%
Africa
23.6%
Asia
8.0%
Europe
4.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.7%
With a Disability 17.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.7%
Uninsured 8.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.2%
Has a Computer 95.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023