ZIP code 46256
Where is ZIP code 46256?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Marion County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 46256 belongs to Indianapolis, Indiana in Marion County. 46256 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 317 and 463. About 20,990 people live in the 46256 area, where the median household income is $93,847. The closest ZIP codes are 46216 (Indianapolis, 2.3 mi south), 46236 (Indianapolis, 2.6 mi southeast) and 46249 (Indianapolis, 2.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 46256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Indianapolis |
| Also accepted | Castleton |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 317, 463 |
| Coordinates | 39.8977, -86.0094 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 462 |
Population and income in 46256
| Population | 20,990 · higher than 85% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,883 · higher than 89% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.3 years · lower than 65% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $93,847 · higher than 87% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $52,277 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 57% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $318,200 · higher than 93% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,175 a month |
| Housing units | 9,996 |
| Households | 9,041 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 11.15 sq mi (plus 0.79 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 46256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46216 | Indianapolis, IN | 2.3 mi S | Standard |
| 46236 | Indianapolis, IN | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 46249 | Indianapolis, IN | 2.7 mi S | Unique |
| 46250 | Indianapolis, IN | 3.1 mi W | Standard |
| 46235 | Indianapolis, IN | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 46085 | Fishers, IN | 4 mi N | Unique |
| 46038 | Fishers, IN | 4.2 mi N | Standard |
| 46055 | Mccordsville, IN | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 46037 | Fishers, IN | 4.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 46226 | Indianapolis, IN | 6 mi SW | Standard |
| 46240 | Indianapolis, IN | 6.1 mi W | Standard |
| 46220 | Indianapolis, IN | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 46256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 46256
123 MAIN ST
INDIANAPOLIS IN 46256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CASTLETON as the city name for 46256. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (46256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Indianapolis, IN
- 46201
- 46202
- 46203
- 46204
- 46205
- 46206
- 46207
- 46208
- 46209
- 46213
- 46214
- 46216
- 46217
- 46218
- 46219
- 46220
- 46221
- 46222
- 46224
- 46225
- 46226
- 46227
- 46228
- 46229
- 46230
- 46231
- 46234
- 46235
- 46236
- 46237
- 46239
- 46240
- 46241
- 46242
- 46244
- 46245
- 46247
- 46249
- 46250
- 46251
- 46253
- 46254
- 46255
- 46259
- 46260
- 46262
- 46268
- 46277
- 46278
- 46280
- 46282
- 46283
- 46285
- 46288
- 46290
- 46298
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 46256?
- 46256 is a Indianapolis, Indiana ZIP code. Castleton is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 46256 in?
- ZIP code 46256 is in Marion County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 46256 in?
- 46256 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 46256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 46256 use area codes 317 and 463.
- What is the population of ZIP code 46256?
- About 20,990 people live in ZIP code 46256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 46256?
- The median household income in 46256 is $93,847 a year, higher than 87% of Indiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 46256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 46256 are 46216 (Indianapolis, 2.3 miles), 46236 (Indianapolis, 2.6 miles), 46249 (Indianapolis, 2.7 miles) and 46250 (Indianapolis, 3.1 miles).