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ZIP 46236

Part of Lawrence, IN
Pop. 26,416·Marion County·21st most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$156
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ZIP 46236 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,120/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
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/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 (+3.3% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46236 (Lawrence, IN) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,416
Median income
$115,664
Median age
40.4
Renters
11.1%
Age distribution
26.5%
16.4%
26.1%
14.3%
16.7%
Under 1826.5%
18–3416.4%
35–5426.1%
55–6414.3%
65+16.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
67.2%
12.2%
16.4%
White67.2%
Black12.2%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian1.3%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
19.7%
23.3%
51.9%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+51.9%
Housing tenure
88.9%
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46236 in Lawrence, IN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,300 → $1,809
up 39.2%
Income
$94,547 → $115,664
up 22.3%
Population
28,163 → 26,416
down 6.2%
Renter share
12.5% → 11.1%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
52.5% → 51.9%
-0.6 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40.4
+1.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 46236 in Lawrence, IN stood at $1,300 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,809, reflecting a 39.2% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $115,664 today, compared with $94,547 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 28,163 residents to roughly 26,416. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46236 covers Lawrence, IN. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($115,664/yr), ZIP 46236 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46236?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46236 (Lawrence, IN) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46236's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46236 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46236 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #21 out of 144 ZIPs tracked at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 46236. The local median household income is $115,664/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46236?

Rent in ZIP 46236 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 46236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46236 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($115,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46236 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.1% of ZIP 46236 households are renters, while 88.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46236 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46236 compare to the rest of Lawrence?

ZIP 46236 is pricier than Lawrence as a whole. At $1,809/mo, it's $194 above the Lawrence citywide median of $1,615/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46236 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 46236's median household income ($115,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46236 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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