Lawrence, IN GIS Map
Lawrence is a city in Marion County, Indiana, with a population of about 49,929. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Marion County
- Population
- 49,929
- Elevation
- 874 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.8387, -86.0252
- ZIP codes (5)
- 46216, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46249
- Land area
- 20.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
About Lawrence, IN
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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Cities Near Lawrence
- Fishers, IN8 mi
- Indianapolis, IN9 mi
- Carmel, IN11 mi
- Noblesville, IN14 mi
- Zionsville, IN15 mi
- Westfield, IN15 mi
- Greenwood, IN16 mi
- Brownsburg, IN20 mi
Other Cities in Marion County
GIS Data for Lawrence, IN
The Lawrence map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Lawrence without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Lawrence Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
49,517
Households
19,579
Median household income
$74,022
Median age
34.3 years
Median home value
$230,100
Median gross rent
$1,178/mo
Owner-occupied homes
66.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
Below poverty level
8.7%
Land area
20.2 sq mi
Population density
2,457 / sq mi
County
Lawrence Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
46,001
April 2020 (estimates base)
49,374
July 2024 estimate
49,817
Change 2010-2020
+7.3%
Change 2020-2024
+0.9%
Photos of Lawrence
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Soils of Lawrence
General soil map unit at the city center: Treaty-Crosby
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 25.5 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Crosby44%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Treaty36%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Miami6%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Celina3%
Alfisols · Aquic Hapludalfs
- Milford2%
Mollisols · Typic Endoaquolls
- Shoals2%
Inceptisols · Fluventic Endoaquepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Lawrence
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Castleton 2 S, In weather station, elevation 824 ft, 3.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 20°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
Annual snowfall
26.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 41 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 52 | 40 |
| Avg low °F | 20 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 52 | 62 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 25 |
| Precip. in | 3.32 | 2.66 | 3.86 | 4.61 | 4.94 | 5.56 | 4.67 | 3.89 | 3.56 | 3.43 | 3.51 | 3.17 |
| Snow in | 8.4 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 6.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Lawrence
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marion County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 97.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoVery High
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Strong WindVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Lawrence FAQ
What county is Lawrence in?
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Lawrence, Indiana is located in Marion County.
What is the population of Lawrence?
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Lawrence has a population of about 49,929, making it the number 19 of the 55 Indiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
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The elevation of Lawrence is approximately 874 feet (266 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Lawrence?
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ZIP codes for Lawrence include 46216, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46249.
What time zone is Lawrence in?
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Lawrence is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
How far is Lawrence from Indianapolis?
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Lawrence is about 9 miles from Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, in a straight line.
What cities are near Lawrence?
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Cities near Lawrence include Fishers, IN (8 miles); Indianapolis, IN (9 miles); Carmel, IN (11 miles); Noblesville, IN (14 miles); Zionsville, IN (15 miles).
Local notes for Lawrence, IN
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