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Lawrence, IN
City in Marion County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 46216, 46226, 46235, 46236.
Population
49,517
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,457
ZIP codes
4
Lawrence and its ZIP codes
Lawrence at a glance
- Lawrence is about 13 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 22nd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $74,022, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,100 (5% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,178 a month.
Local data for Lawrence, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,022
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$1,178/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,322), Mexican Americans (5,586), Irish Americans (3,622).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Lawrence.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,642
625,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,002
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134B
FY 2026, $137,394 per person
PPP loans
$110M
2,182 loans, 11,013 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawrence, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,066
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Lawrence
4 in or overlapping Lawrence. Population shown
Cities near Lawrence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCordsvilleTown | 4.2 mi | 8.4 |
| CumberlandTown | 6.3 mi | 2.8 |
| FishersCity | 7 mi | 36.2 |
| Warren ParkTown | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| FortvilleTown | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Williams CreekTown | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Meridian HillsTown | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| North Crows NestTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Crows NestTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring LakeTown | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Rocky RippleTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Indianapolis | 10 mi | 361 |
| CarmelCity | 11 mi | 49.1 |
| New PalestineTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Spring HillTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawrence, IN in?
- Lawrence is in Marion County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawrence, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawrence include 46216, 46226, 46235, 46236.
- What is the population of Lawrence, IN?
- About 49,517 people live in Lawrence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawrence?
- Nearby places include McCordsville (4.2 mi), Cumberland (6.3 mi), Fishers (7 mi), Warren Park (7.1 mi), Fortville (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023