ZIP Code · IN

ZIP 46225

Pop. 6,037·Marion County·59th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,392/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$540
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 46225 · $1,392
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,330/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Indiana

Rent in ZIP 46225 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 114 Indiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.9%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,190) is $1,380 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,330); a 3-bedroom is $1,720.

Rank in Indianapolis

16th cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Indianapolis.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 46201, 4 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,221/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 46225. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$16,704/yr
At $1,392/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyMarion County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46225 (Indianapolis, IN) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,037
Median income
$55,190
Median age
30.9
Renters
44%
Age distribution
26.7%
32.5%
21.5%
Under 1826.7%
18–3432.5%
35–5421.5%
55–6410.1%
65+9.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
61.8%
14%
White61.8%
Black11.5%
Hispanic14%
Asian3.9%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
17.7%
28.6%
21.8%
31.8%
No HS diploma17.7%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+31.8%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46225 in Indianapolis, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,111 → $55,190
up 48.7%
Population
4,997 → 6,037
up 20.8%
Renter share
50.8% → 44%
-6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.4% → 31.8%
+6.4 pts
Median age
33 → 30.9
-2.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $37,111 to $55,190 between 2021 and 2024, a 48.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 46225 in Indianapolis, IN adding about 1,040 residents over the five-year window, up 20.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 50.8% to 44%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.4% to 31.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 46225 covers Indianapolis, IN. The median rent here is $1,392/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($55,190/yr), ZIP 46225 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,392/mo in ZIP 46225. The local median household income is $55,190/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46225?

Rent in ZIP 46225 has risen 1.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 46225 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46225 is in the middle among Indiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #59 of 139 at $1,392/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 46225 changed +1.9%, against a typical +3.9% across the 114 Indiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 46225 compare to the rest of Indianapolis?

At $1,392/mo, ZIP 46225 is $17 above the Indianapolis citywide median of $1,375/mo. It is the 16th cheapest of 30 ZIP codes in Indianapolis.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,392/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 46225's median household income ($55,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.05%
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