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Indianapolis, IN — ZIP 46222

Population: 38,887 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46222 (Indianapolis, IN) is $126,403 — down 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $173,250 after a median 15.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,234/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,403

Median home value

-5.5%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,403
1-year appreciation
-5.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+213.0%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$135,012
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$173,250
Median list price
$189,000
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
-34.0%
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
118
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,234/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,770/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,170/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch, Christel House Academy West, Riverside High School
Schools include
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch, Christel House Academy West, Riverside High School, Vanguard Collegiate of Indy, Matchbook Learning

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant) (3.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.3°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
24.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
60
Days with Good air quality
84
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
259

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
490
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
139,920
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
98,611

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Eagle Creek Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH, ESKENAZI HEALTH, INDIANAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
116
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,240 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
72.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$860
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
546,847
Average weekly wage
$1,393
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,156

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 46222State medianUS median
Median home value$126,403$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$173,250$238,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,234/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$860$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 46222?
$126,403.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46222?
$173,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46222?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46222?
Typical rent: $1,234/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46222?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 46222 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46222?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46222?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46222?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. (Indianapolis Plant), 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 46222?
14 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 46222 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 46222?
Moderate. Median AQI: 60. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46222?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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