Lawrence
City in Marion County, Indiana

Lawrence is a city in Marion County, Indiana, with 49,370 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McCordsville, 4.8 miles NE.
- 49,370residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 20.2 sq miland area · 52.2 km²
- 2,449 / sq mipopulation density
- 46216main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a city in Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is one of four "excluded cities" in Marion County. The city is home to Fort Benjamin Harrison within Fort Harrison State Park. The population was 49,370 at the 2020 census. The city is on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
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Living in Lawrence
- Median household income
- $74,022
- Median home value
- $230,100
- Median rent
- $1,178/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Lawrence had 49,370 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 49,370 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,449 per sq mi (946 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawrence at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 49,370 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.16 sq mi (52.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8660° N, 85.9896° W |
| ZIP codes | 46216, 46235, 46236, 46256 |
| Official website | cityoflawrence.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1842426 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawrence
- McCordsville4.8 mi NE
- Cumberland6.0 mi SE
- Warren Park6.6 mi SW
- Fishers6.7 mi N
- Fortville8.6 mi NE
- Williams Creek8.8 mi W
- Meridian Hills9.0 mi W
- North Crows Nest9.2 mi W
- Spring Lake9.4 mi SE
- Crows Nest9.5 mi W
- Philadelphia9.6 mi SE
- Rocky Ripple9.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence
What county is Lawrence in?
Lawrence is in Marion County, Indiana.
What is the population of Lawrence, IN?
49,370 people lived in Lawrence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawrence, IN?
The main ZIP code is 46216. Other ZIP codes: 46235, 46236, 46256.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawrence?
McCordsville (4.8 mi), Cumberland (6.0 mi), Warren Park (6.6 mi), Fishers (6.7 mi), Fortville (8.6 mi).
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