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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46254

Marion County · Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Typical home value

$222,327[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+8.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-21.7%
vs metro
-23.0%
vs state
-3.9%
ZIP 46254 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46254 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46254 is worth $222,327 — 23.0% below the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,354 a month — a 7.3% 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
$1,354[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,872[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
40,674[3]
Median household income
$60,287[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
6
Middle
1
High
0
  • Guion Creek Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · MSD Pike Township

    872 students

  • Snacks Crossing Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · MSD Pike Township

    806 students

  • Guion Creek Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · MSD Pike Township

    579 students

  • Deer Run Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · MSD Pike Township

    578 students

  • IN Math & Science Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · IN Math & Science Academy

    535 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$16,251

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$1,124
Loan principal$177,862
Down payment$44,465
Total interest paid$226,853

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 ratio1.08
Monthly cost to own$1,465
Monthly rent$1,354

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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
68th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46254?
The typical home in 46254 is worth $222,327, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46254?
Home values in 46254 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46254?
A typical home in 46254 rents for about $1,354 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 46254?
The effective property tax rate in 46254 is 0.8% — roughly $1,872 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46254?
ZIP code 46254 has a population of 40,674 and a median household income of $60,287.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Advance, IN

    Typical home
    $221,453
    Gross yield
  • Ingalls, IN

    Typical home
    $223,442
    Gross yield
  • Shelbyville, IN

    Typical home
    $224,202
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $219,579
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Indianapolis city (balance), IN

    Typical home
    $218,316
    Gross yield
    9.4%
  • Lapel, IN

    Typical home
    $227,642
    Gross yield

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