Indianapolis, Indiana · ZIP 46227

Indianapolis — ZIP 46227

Indianapolis (46227) scores 41/100 — 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 $231K.

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 index58/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency36%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$231K

Median rent$1,298/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

$231K

Median Rent

$1,298/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
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch	01–05	579	61%	54%
William Henry Burkhart Elementary	01–05	449	54%	50%
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School	01–05	591	47%	44%
Homecroft Elementary School	01–05	493	46%	41%
Southport 6th Grade Academy	06–06	643	37%	43%
Winchester Village Elementary	01–05	546	33%	25%
Southport Elementary School	01–05	450	32%	42%
Southport Middle School	07–08	1,304	27%	43%
Clinton Young Elementary School	01–05	595	23%	21%
Southport High School	09–12	2,431	21%	35%
RISE Learning Center	PK–12	200	3%	3%
Excel Center - University Heights	09–12	432	Not reported	Not reported
Homecroft Kindergarten	PK–KG	359	Not reported	Not reported
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten	PK–KG	273	Not reported	Not reported
The Hope Academy - Inc.	09–12	31	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

57,164

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

32.6 yrs

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

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Guides Featuring ZIP 46227

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46227 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 46227 has a school score of 58/100. 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 46227 is approximately $231K. 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 46227 in Indianapolis has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.