ZIP Code 46234 — Indianapolis, IN
46234 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 46234 at a glance
| ZIP code | 46234 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Indianapolis |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Marion FIPS 18097 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Population | 28,300 |
| Coordinates | 39.810770, -86.326650 |
How ZIP+4 works in 46234
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 46234. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 46234 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Indianapolis
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 46234.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 46214 | Indianapolis, IN | 2.3 mi |
| 46224 | Indianapolis, IN | 3.9 mi |
| 46254 | Indianapolis, IN | 4 mi |
| 46112 | Brownsburg, IN | 4.8 mi |
| 46123 | Avon, IN | 5 mi |
| 46278 | Indianapolis, IN | 6 mi |
| 46222 | Indianapolis, IN | 6.1 mi |
| 46231 | Indianapolis, IN | 6.2 mi |
| 46241 | Indianapolis, IN | 6.7 mi |
| 46228 | Indianapolis, IN | 7.2 mi |
| 46268 | Indianapolis, IN | 7.8 mi |
| 46208 | Indianapolis, IN | 8.2 mi |
Questions about 46234
What is the ZIP+4 code for 46234?
46234 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 46234, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 46234?
46234 is assigned to Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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