University Heights is home to 13,732 people in Indianapolis. This skews young, with a median age of 32.2. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The typical home is worth $160,135. There are 3,786 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 20.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up University Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,732
Population density
3,786 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.63 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,541
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,717
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$160,135
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,091
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(9,987)
Black9%(1,235)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,698)
Asian1.8%(252)
Other4.1%(560)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(9,987)
Black9%(1,235)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,698)
Asian1.8%(252)
Other4.1%(560)
Diversity Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana?
University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana has about 13,732 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana?
The typical household in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana earns about $52,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana expensive?
In University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana, the median home is worth about $160,135, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.
How educated are people in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana?
About 20.0% of people in University Heights, Indianapolis, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
