46250 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46250, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46250 is a zip code in Hamilton County and Marion County, Indiana, which covers Delaware, Lawrence, and Washington, with a total population of 17,443 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 46250 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46250.

The estimated population of people living in 46250 is 17,443, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46250 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,443
 -2.8% -8.19%
2020
17,946
 -2.48% -
2019
18,402
 -3.15% -
2018
19,001
+0.01%
-
2017
18,999
 - -

Population of 46250 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46250 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.9%
73.4%
 +0.68%
Black/African American
14.3%
13.5%
 +5.93%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6%
4.7%
 +27.66%
Asian
1.6%
4.6%
 -65.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.8%
 +21.43%
Other
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46250 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 46250 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46250 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46250 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 +3.86% 34.1 +5.57% 39.8 +1.79%
2020 36.3 +4.31% 32.3 -1.82% 39.1 +5.68%
2019 34.8 +1.46% 32.9 0% 37 +5.11%
2018 34.3 +1.78% 32.9 +0.3% 35.2 +2.03%
2017 33.7 - 32.8 - 34.5 -

The median age of the 46250 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 46250 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,140 -6.29% 1,029 -45.53% 1,060 617
10 to 19 693 -14.17% 781 +9.17% 561 841
20 to 29 2,102 -18.94% 2,360 -36.48% 1,727 1,585
30 to 39 1,712 -4.42% 1,574 -1.13% 1,616 1,556
40 to 49 1,236 -63.16% 890 +31.39% 589 1,192
50 to 59 1,061 +9.65% 1,180 -9.76% 1,153 1,057
60 to 69 844 +7.45% 798 +30.56% 904 1,056
70+ 583 +27.93% 1,016 +17.84% 742 1,187

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46250 zip code is $62,420.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 46250.

  • Under 25
    $36,607.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,872.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,460.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,914.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46250 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 46250, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 46250 is currently $87,311.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.15% of households in 46250 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 46250 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.17%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46250 is $45,386.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46250 by the total population of 46250.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46250 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46250 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46250 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46250 zip over the age of 16 is 14,806.

Of those people, a total of 75.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 46250 is 73.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 46250 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 442 38.90% 7.00%
20 to 24 years 1,422 87.30% 2.20%
25 to 29 years 1,890 90.40% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 1,562 98.70% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 2,376 92.80% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 2,101 86.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,124 88.50% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 1,046 69.20% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 1,683 35.20% 5.90%
75 years and over 1,160 19.60% 4.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46250. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,417 71.80% 3.20%
Black or African American 2,202 86.40% 3.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 262 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 299 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 626 90.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 693 84.30% 4.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,146 72.10% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46250 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 46250 is 10,905, with median earnings of $44,095.00.

Women in 46250 are earning approximately 95.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,905 $44,095.00
Male 5,115 $45,474.00
Female 5,790 $43,425.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46250 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,491 $64,384.00
Business and Financial 1,032 $51,555.00
Computer and Mathematical 384 $82,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 195 $76,490.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 158 $106,250.00
Community and Social Service 245 $40,469.00
Legal 121 $47,031.00
Educational and Library 791 $23,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 446 $39,592.00
Healthcare Practitioners 609 $61,268.00
Healthcare Support 575 $40,573.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $21,474.00
Law Enforcement 78 $52,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 697 $20,990.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $23,967.00
Personal Care and Service 252 $17,072.00
Sales 1,345 $47,933.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,245 $43,814.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 152 $38,163.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $42,807.00
Production 286 $41,786.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $26,385.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46250 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 46250.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 832 $79,556.00 659 $52,281.00
Business and Financial 435 $50,679.00 597 $54,097.00
Computer and Mathematical 295 $84,028.00 89 $42,829.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $77,212.00 31 $50,156.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $250,001.00 69 $56,685.00
Community and Social Service 58 $0.00 187 $43,042.00
Legal 52 $49,219.00 69 $45,885.00
Educational and Library 226 $23,977.00 565 $23,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 146 $43,438.00 300 $39,079.00
Healthcare Practitioners 136 $60,370.00 473 $63,698.00
Healthcare Support 76 $25,278.00 499 $40,724.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $21,955.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 55 $50,885.00 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $19,646.00 364 $41,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $24,484.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $16,509.00 209 $17,271.00
Sales 722 $53,025.00 623 $42,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 522 $46,667.00 723 $41,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 152 $38,163.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $42,807.00 0 $0.00
Production 90 $40,952.00 196 $42,973.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $27,061.00 20 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,909 households in 46250, with an average household size of 1.94 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,854 families living in the 46250 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 46250:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,973 129 752 5,055
Average Household Size 2.98 2.6 2.48 1.23
Total Families 2,973 129 752 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.52 2.45 0

Poverty

Of the 3,854 families living in 46250, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46250:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,513 housing units in 46250.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,909 93.65%
Vacant 604 6.35%

54.00% of the total 9,513 housing units in 46250 are rental units. This is approximately 5,137 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,772 are occupied by the owner - or 39.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46250 is $1,134.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46250 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    1,410
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,134
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    478
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    39
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    67
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46250 is $247,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46250 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    32
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    80
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    624
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    768
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    887
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    992
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    348
  • $1,000,000 or more
    41

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46250. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46250 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    184
  • 1940 to 1949
    55
  • 1950 to 1959
    527
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,349
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,115
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,861
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,619
  • 2000 to 2009
    530
  • 2010 to 2013
    225
  • 2014 or later
    48

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 46250 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    455
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,049
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,472
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    933

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46250 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46250 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46250.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    182
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    743
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,220
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,046
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,520
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    885
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,517
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    170
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    261
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    489
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    271
  • 90 or more minutes
    118

Summary

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