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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46231

Hendricks County · Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Typical home value

$259,605[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.7%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+7.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-8.6%
vs metro
-10.1%
vs state
+12.2%
ZIP 46231 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46231 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46231 is worth $259,605 — 10.1% below the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,150 a month — a 9.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,150[2]
Gross yield
9.9%[2]
Cap rate
6.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,721[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,371[3]
Median household income
$71,825[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+338[5]
Moved in
6,693
Moved out
6,355

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Bridgeport Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · MSD Wayne Township

    685 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 yield9.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.0%
Annual rent$25,801

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$1,313
Loan principal$207,684
Down payment$51,921
Total interest paid$264,890

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 ratio0.82
Monthly cost to own$1,756
Monthly rent$2,150

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
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
97th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46231?
The typical home in 46231 is worth $259,605, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46231?
Home values in 46231 are up 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46231?
A typical home in 46231 rents for about $2,150 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 46231?
The effective property tax rate in 46231 is 1.0% — roughly $2,721 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46231?
ZIP code 46231 has a population of 10,371 and a median household income of $71,825.

#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
    $259,572
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $258,753
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $261,738
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $255,897
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Sharpsville, IN

    Typical home
    $265,035
    Gross yield
  • IN

    Typical home
    $265,295
    Gross yield

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