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Indianapolis, Indiana · ZIP 46205

Indianapolis — ZIP 46205

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Indianapolis (46205) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Indianapolis. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $264K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$264K
Median rent$1,316/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$264K

Median Rent

$1,316/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

33,843

Violent Crime

7,144

Property Crime

26,699

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marion County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for InquiryKG–05351
49%
54%
Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori SchoolPK–05506
38%
43%
William Bell School 60 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia SchoolPK–05381
33%
41%
Tindley Genesis AcademyKG–06368
16%
29%
Avondale Meadows AcademyKG–04332
12%
8%
Louis B Russell Jr School 48PK–06274
12%
8%
Avondale Meadows Middle School05–08192
12%
42%
Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch07–12309
8%
28%
Excel Center - Michigan Street09–12385Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,196

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46205 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46205 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46205 is approximately $264K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46205 in Indianapolis has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.