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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46226

Marion County · Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Typical home value

$165,086[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+9.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-41.9%
vs metro
-42.8%
vs state
-28.6%
ZIP 46226 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46226 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46226 is worth $165,086 — 42.8% below the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,123 a month — a 8.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,123[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,314[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
47,099[3]
Median household income
$50,325[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
15
Elementary
11
Middle
1
High
3
  • Lawrence Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · MSD Lawrence Township

    2,417 students

  • Belzer Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · MSD Lawrence Township

    1,139 students

  • Hoosier College and Career Academy

    High · Grades 7–12 · Hoosier College and Career Academy

    784 students

  • Harrison Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–6 · MSD Lawrence Township

    714 students

  • Brook Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–6 · MSD Lawrence Township

    631 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 yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$13,473

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$835
Loan principal$132,069
Down payment$33,017
Total interest paid$168,447

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 ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,082
Monthly rent$1,123

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
35th percentile[1]
Rental yield
76th percentile[2]
Property tax
60th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46226?
The typical home in 46226 is worth $165,086, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46226?
Home values in 46226 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46226?
A typical home in 46226 rents for about $1,123 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 46226?
The effective property tax rate in 46226 is 0.8% — roughly $1,314 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46226?
ZIP code 46226 has a population of 47,099 and a median household income of $50,325.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $159,549
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $171,756
    Gross yield
    10.4%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

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

    Typical home
    $175,833
    Gross yield
    9.9%
  • Elwood, IN

    Typical home
    $154,261
    Gross yield
  • Anderson, IN

    Typical home
    $178,946
    Gross yield
    7.3%

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