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ZIP 46219

Pop. 38,855·Marion County·126th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,009/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
-$956
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ZIP 46219 · $1,009
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$801
2 BR
$933
3 BR
$1,212
4 BR+
$1,483
Research median
$933/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,108/yr
At $1,009/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyMarion County
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Rents are climbing (4.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46219 (Indianapolis, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,855
Median income
$60,803
Median age
34.8
Renters
41%
Age distribution
26.2%
24%
25%
13%
Under 1826.2%
18–3424%
35–5425%
55–6411.8%
65+13%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
22.8%
18%
White56.8%
Black22.8%
Hispanic18%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
14%
31.2%
27.4%
27.5%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46219 in Indianapolis, IN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$741 → $1,009
up 36.2%
Income
$46,758 → $60,803
up 30.0%
Population
38,174 → 38,855
up 1.8%
Renter share
42.2% → 41%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 27.5%
+2.5 pts
Median age
36 → 34.8
-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 46219 in Indianapolis, IN has climbed by $268 per month, settling near $1,009 after starting the period at $741. Median household income grew from $46,758 to $60,803 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,174 to 38,855 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25% to 27.5%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 46219 in Indianapolis, IN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46219 covers Indianapolis, IN. The median rent here is $1,009/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $801/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $933/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($60,803/yr), ZIP 46219 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46219 (Indianapolis, IN) is $1,009. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46219's median rent of $1,009/mo is $956 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46219 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46219 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #126 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,009/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,009/mo in ZIP 46219. The local median household income is $60,803/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46219?

Rent in ZIP 46219 has decreased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 46219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46219 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,009/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($60,803/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46219 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 46219 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46219 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46219 compare to the rest of Indianapolis?

ZIP 46219 is more affordable than Indianapolis overall. At $1,009/mo, it's $402 below the Indianapolis citywide median of $1,411/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,009/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 46219's median household income ($60,803/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.05%
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