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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46218

Marion County · Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Typical home value

$116,896[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.5%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+15.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-58.8%
vs metro
-59.5%
vs state
-49.5%
ZIP 46218 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46218 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46218 is worth $116,896 — 59.5% below the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,146 a month — a 11.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,146[2]
Gross yield
11.8%[2]
Cap rate
7.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$766[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marion County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
29,360[3]
Median household income
$38,063[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Marion County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,799[5]
Moved in
26,514
Moved out
29,313

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

    708 students

  • James Russell Lowell School 51

    Elementary · Grades PK–7 · Indianapolis Public Schools

    528 students

  • KIPP Indy Legacy High

    High · Grades 9–12 · KIPP Indy Legacy High

    386 students

  • Anna Brochhausen School 88

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Indianapolis Public Schools

    384 students

  • KIPP Indy College Prep Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · KIPP Indy College Prep Middle

    369 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield11.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.1%
Annual rent$13,748

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$591
Loan principal$93,517
Down payment$23,379
Total interest paid$119,276

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.66
Monthly cost to own$753
Monthly rent$1,146

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
98th percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46218?
The typical home in 46218 is worth $116,896, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46218?
Home values in 46218 are down 3.5% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46218?
A typical home in 46218 rents for about $1,146 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 46218?
The effective property tax rate in 46218 is 0.7% — roughly $766 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46218?
ZIP code 46218 has a population of 29,360 and a median household income of $38,063.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Orestes, IN

    Typical home
    $122,204
    Gross yield
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $128,674
    Gross yield
    11.1%
  • Anderson, IN

    Typical home
    $85,059
    Gross yield
    13.1%
  • Elwood, IN

    Typical home
    $154,261
    Gross yield
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $155,952
    Gross yield
    9.3%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $159,549
    Gross yield
    9.6%

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