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ZIP 46356

Part of Lowell, IN
Pop. 19,721·Lake County·17th most expensive ZIP in Indiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,861/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+26.3%
vs US Median
-$104
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ZIP 46356 · $1,861
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,460/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
$22,332/yr
At $1,861/mo median
Location
CityLowell
StateIN
CountyLake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +26.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 46356 (Lowell, IN) is majority owner-occupied, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,721
Median income
$89,217
Median age
41.1
Renters
11.5%
Age distribution
25%
18.9%
24.2%
13.2%
18.7%
Under 1825%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6413.2%
65+18.7%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.4%
White90.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Other1%
Education (25+)
36.4%
37.3%
22.3%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
88.5%
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 46356 in Lowell, IN has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,344 → $89,217
up 16.9%
Population
18,538 → 19,721
up 6.4%
Renter share
13.4% → 11.5%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 22.3%
+3.7 pts
Median age
40 → 41.1
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 46356 in Lowell, IN now reports about $89,217, up from $76,344 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,538 to 19,721 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change. About 11.5% of households rent today, against 13.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.6% to 22.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 46356 covers Lowell, IN. The median rent here is $1,861/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($89,217/yr), ZIP 46356 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 46356?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 46356 (Lowell, IN) is $1,861. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 46356 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 46356's median rent of $1,861/mo is $104 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 46356 compare to other ZIPs in Indiana?

ZIP 46356 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Indiana, ranking #17 out of 144 ZIPs tracked at $1,861/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 46356?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,861/mo in ZIP 46356. The local median household income is $89,217/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 46356?

Rent in ZIP 46356 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 46356 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 46356 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,861/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($89,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 46356 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 46356 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.5% of ZIP 46356 households are renters, while 88.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 46356 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 46356 compare to the rest of Lowell?

ZIP 46356 sits right at the Lowell citywide median of $1,861/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 46356 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 46356 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,861/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 46356's median household income ($89,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 46356 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.05%
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