What are the best cities for a franchise in Indiana?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Indiana are ZIP 46259 (score: 100/100), ZIP 46278 (score: 100/100), ZIP 46077 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Indiana compare to other states for franchises?

Indiana averages 99/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Indiana

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $130,155 in household income. ZIP 46259 leads at 100, $129,615 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 46259 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,615
#2	ZIP 46278 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,930
#3	ZIP 46077 Pop. 35 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$160,868
#4	ZIP 46040 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,834
#5	ZIP 46075 Pop. 9.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,839
#6	ZIP 46556 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#7	ZIP 46037 Pop. 47 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,969
#8	ZIP 46167 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,390
#9	ZIP 47406 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#10	ZIP 46033 Pop. 40 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,529
#11	ZIP 46074 Pop. 46 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,580
#12	ZIP 46373 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,203
#13	ZIP 46814 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,245
#14	ZIP 46055 Pop. 15 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,811
#15	ZIP 46845 Pop. 29 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,690
#16	ZIP 46236 Pop. 26 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,530
#17	ZIP 46530 Pop. 32 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$114,684
#18	ZIP 47143 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$133,147
#19	ZIP 47119 Pop. 12 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,093
#20	ZIP 46062 Pop. 39 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,834

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Indiana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $130,155 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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