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ZIP 46260

Pop. 35,707·Marion County·85th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,282/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$683
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ZIP 46260 · $1,282
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,490/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
$15,384/yr
At $1,282/mo median
Location
StateIN
CountyMarion County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46260 (Indianapolis, IN) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,707
Median income
$72,504
Median age
36.5
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
25.6%
22.4%
23%
17.9%
Under 1825.6%
18–3422.4%
35–5423%
55–6411.1%
65+17.9%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
43.9%
38.8%
White43.9%
Black38.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian2.3%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
18.1%
29.2%
46.1%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46260 in Indianapolis, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,261 → $72,504
up 16.5%
Population
35,529 → 35,707
up 0.5%
Renter share
51.4% → 48.4%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
46.4% → 46.1%
-0.3 pts
Median age
35.3 → 36.5
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,504 today, compared with $62,261 five years earlier. Renters now make up 48.4% of households, compared with 51.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46260 covers Indianapolis, IN. The median rent here is $1,282/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($72,504/yr), ZIP 46260 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46260?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46260 (Indianapolis, IN) is $1,282. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46260 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46260's median rent of $1,282/mo is $683 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46260 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46260 falls in the middle range for Indiana, ranking #85 out of 144 ZIPs at $1,282/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46260?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,282/mo in ZIP 46260. The local median household income is $72,504/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46260?

Rent in ZIP 46260 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 46260 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46260 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,282/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($72,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46260 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46260 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of ZIP 46260 households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46260 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46260 compare to the rest of Indianapolis?

ZIP 46260 is more affordable than Indianapolis overall. At $1,282/mo, it's $129 below the Indianapolis citywide median of $1,411/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46260 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46260 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,282/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 46260's median household income ($72,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46260 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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