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Gas City, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46933

Grant County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,414
217/sq mi
$56,786
Median income
$120,700
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gas City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
217
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46933 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46933 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gas City, Grant County, Indiana, home to 6,414 residents across 29.5 square miles, a density of 217 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46933 reports a modest median household income of $56,786 (23% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $33,310. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $120,700 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $901 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is -. To put 46933 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grant County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 46933

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gas City, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46933.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46933, Gas City, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,414

Population

29.5

Area (sq mi)

217

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46933?

44.8

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,786

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,310

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 46933 ranks nationally

Gas City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,786 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,125

Total Housing Units

2,868

Occupied Units

257

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$120,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$901

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46933 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 139
2021 +9.3% 152
2022 +11.8% 170
2023 +18.1% 200
2024 +8.2% 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 46933, employing approximately 3,341 people with a combined annual payroll of $158,098,000.

135

Businesses

3,341

Employees

$158.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 21.5%
Accommodation and food services 24 17.8%
Other services (except public administration) 19 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 11.8%
Finance and insurance 9 6.7%
Construction 8 5.9%
Manufacturing 6 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.7%
Wholesale trade 4 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 46933 vs 46930 →

ZIP 46933 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46933 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46933 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 46933 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
46930 Fowlerton, IN 133 4.9 mi
46938 Jonesboro, IN 3,200 4.1 mi
46953 Marion, IN 24,177 4.1 mi
46989 Upland, IN 5,195 5.8 mi
46952 Marion, IN 20,308 8.7 mi
46928 Fairmount, IN 4,951 7.4 mi
46957 Matthews, IN 558 7.8 mi
46070 Summitville, IN 2,351 10.4 mi
46991 Van Buren, IN 1,797 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grant County

46953 standard
Marion, IN
Pop: 24,177
46952 standard
Marion, IN
Pop: 20,308
46989 standard
Upland, IN
Pop: 5,195
46928 standard
Fairmount, IN
Pop: 4,951
46938 standard
Jonesboro, IN
Pop: 3,200
46986 standard
Swayzee, IN
Pop: 1,915

Related Areas

Grant County Gas City, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46933 in? ▼
ZIP code 46933 (Gas City) is located in Grant County, Indiana. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46933? ▼
ZIP code 46933 in Gas City, IN has a population of 6,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46933? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46933 is $56,786, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46933? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46933 is $120,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46933? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46933 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46933? ▼
ZIP code 46933 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 3,341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46933? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46933 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46933? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46933 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46933? ▼
In ZIP code 46933, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46933? ▼
In ZIP code 46933, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46933? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46933 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.