Indianapolis, Indiana · ZIP 46208

Indianapolis — ZIP 46208

Indianapolis (46208) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Indianapolis. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $178K.

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 index51/100

Avg math proficiency21%

Avg reading proficiency28%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$178K

Median rent$1,234/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

$178K

Median Rent

$1,234/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
George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School	PK–05	246	47%	37%
Shortridge High School	09–12	1,206	17%	32%
Herron-Riverside High School	09–12	388	17%	37%
James Whitcomb Riley School 43	PK–05	240	3%	8%
Herron Preparatory Academy	KG–08	428	Not reported	Not reported
BELIEVE Circle City High School	09–12	269	Not reported	Not reported
Liberty Grove Schools	KG–06	227	Not reported	Not 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

22,026

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

31.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46208 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 46208 has a school score of 51/100. 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 46208 is approximately $178K. 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 46208 in Indianapolis has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.