NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 46038

IN · Population: 43,112

A
84/100
91
A+
Safety
86
A
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 46038

Zip code 46038 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 43,112 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $105,057 and home values around $272,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$105,057
Home Value
$272,500
Rent
$1,456/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
59.7%
Unemployment
3.1%
Owner-Occupied
70%
Rent Burden
16.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).