46226 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 46226 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46226 is African American. The current unemployment level in 46226 is 3.6%.
| Population | 45,716 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.55% |
| Population Density | 3,260 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,468 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,798 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $546,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.53% |
46226 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,836 | 32.41% |
| Black | 24,006 | 52.44% |
| Hispanic | 6,199 | 13.54% |
| Asian | 571 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 167 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
46226 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 712 | 11.49% |
| Black | 3,778 | 60.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,661 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
46226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,952 | 8.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,854 | 11.96% |
| High School Diploma | 8,446 | 35.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,002 | 4.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,518 | 6.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,865 | 20.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,912 | 8.01% |
| Masters Degree | 922 | 3.86% |
| Professional Degree | 158 | 0.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 227 | 0.95% |