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University Heights

Indiana · Indianapolis · 13,732 residents · 3.627 sq mi
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University Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $160,135. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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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)
Diversity Score55.7%(7,650)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(9,987)
Black9%(1,235)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(1,698)
Asian1.8%(252)
Other4.1%(560)
Diversity Score55.7%(7,650)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
Female
56.0%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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