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ZIP 46204 vs ZIP 43215
Indianapolis, IN compared to Columbus, OH on twelve public-records dimensions sourced from EPA, FEMA, USDA, FBI, NCES, and county records. Each cell links to the per-ZIP topic page where the source citation and refresh cadence live.
Last verified 2026-05-13 · methodology
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 46204 | ZIP 43215 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Open water quality for 46204 → | Open water quality for 43215 → |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Open flood zone for 46204 → | Open flood zone for 43215 → |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Open wildfire risk for 46204 → | Open wildfire risk for 43215 → |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Open air quality for 46204 → | Open air quality for 43215 → |
| Crime FBI UCR | Open crime for 46204 → | Open crime for 43215 → |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Open schools for 46204 → | Open schools for 43215 → |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Open radon for 46204 → | Open radon for 43215 → |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Open lead pipes for 46204 → | Open lead pipes for 43215 → |
| Property tax County assessor | Open property tax for 46204 → | Open property tax for 43215 → |
| Deed activity County recorder | Open deed activity for 46204 → | Open deed activity for 43215 → |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Open zoning for 46204 → | Open zoning for 43215 → |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Open sex offender registry for 46204 → | Open sex offender registry for 43215 → |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
Indiana context
Radon, lead pipes (older Rust Belt cities)
Indiana has Zone 1 radon coverage across most counties. Lead-service-line inventories under LCRR are heaviest in Gary, South Bend, Hammond, Indianapolis. Tornado exposure peaks April-June.
Ohio context
Lead service lines, Great Lakes erosion
Ohio has heavy LCRR obligations in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo. Lake Erie shoreline erosion expands FEMA AE zones in some lakefront counties. Tornado exposure on the Indiana/Ohio border.
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Flood zones explained — what AE, X, and VE actually mean
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EPA Radon Zones — what 1, 2, and 3 mean and when you should test
EPA classifies every US county into Zone 1 (high), Zone 2 (moderate), or Zone 3 (low) for radon. Plain-English guide to the classifications and at-home testing.
FBI UCR and NIBRS — what crime statistics actually show (and don't)
The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program and its successor NIBRS aggregate crime data from local agencies. Plain-English guide to what gets reported, what doesn't, and how to read the numbers.
Lead and Copper Rule 2024 — the federal lead-pipe inventory mandate
The 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) require every US community water system to inventory and report lead service lines. Plain-English guide.
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