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ZIP 46225

Pop. 6,037·Marion County·68th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,397/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$568
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ZIP 46225 · $1,397
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,764/yr
At $1,397/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyMarion County
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Rents are softening (up only 0.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, -2.9% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46225 covers Indianapolis, IN. The median rent here is $1,397/mo as of July 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 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46225 (Indianapolis, IN) is $1,397. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46225's median rent of $1,397/mo is $568 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46225 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46225 falls in the middle range for Indiana, ranking #68 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,397/mo.

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 (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,397/mo in ZIP 46225. The local median household income is $55,190/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46225?

Rent in ZIP 46225 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 46225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46225 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,397/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($55,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46225 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 46225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of ZIP 46225 households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46225 compare to the rest of Indianapolis?

ZIP 46225 is more affordable than Indianapolis overall. At $1,397/mo, it's $14 below the Indianapolis citywide median of $1,411/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,397/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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