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ZIP Code 46952: Marion, IN
ZIP code 46952 uses the postal name Marion, Indiana and lies mostly in Grant County (90% of its land), reaching into Wells County, Huntington County and Blackford County (Census 2020 ZIP-county file). About 18,000 people live there (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024), the less populous of Marion's 2 residential ZIP codes. Median household income is $52,880 (Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). By Census place, its land lies in Marion (7%) and Jalapa (3%); 90% is outside any Census place.
- ACS2020-24
- Census2020
- FHFA2025
- ZBP2023
- IRS2022
- Town
- Marion · 2 residential ZIPs
- County
- Grant County (90%); Wells County (5%); Huntington County (3%); Blackford County (3%)
- Census places
- Marion (7%); Jalapa (3%) census-designated place
- Micro area
- Marion, IN
- House districts
- IN-5 (90%), IN-3 (10%) 119th Congress, by share of land
- State
- Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Land area
- 105.5 sq mi · 172 people per sq mi
Where is ZIP code 46952?
46952 centers on 40.599°, -85.629° and covers 105.5 square miles of land plus 0.5 of water. It borders 9 ZIP codes: 46953, 46991, 46940, 46987, 46792, 46986, 46919, 47348, 47359.
The map draws ZIP code areas only. For the streets inside 46952, open its center on OpenStreetMap.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA cartographic boundaries and the 2023 Gazetteer (2020 ZCTAs); ZIP-to-county shares, Census places and House districts (119th Congress) from the Census 2020 relationship files (shares of land); metro area from the OMB delineation (July 2023); town name and time zone from simplemaps US ZIP Codes (CC BY 4.0).
How does 46952 compare with the rest of Marion?
| Measure | 46952 | In Marion | In Grant County | In IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People (ACS 2020-2024) | 18,189 | 2nd of 2 | 2nd of 15 | 142nd of 807 |
| Median household income | $53k | 1st of 2 | 9th of 12 | 425th of 478 |
| Median home value | $147k | 1st of 2 | 5th of 13 | 420th of 509 |
Its median household income is higher than in 18% of U.S. residential ZIP codes, and it is denser than 61% of all U.S. residential ZIP codes. ZIP codes at the ACS caps ($250,000 or more for household income, $2,000,000 or more for home value) share the top rank.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B19013, B25077); ranks by PlainZIP over residential ZIP codes (ZCTAs).
How many people live in 46952?
The 2020 Census counted 18,996 people in 46952; the ACS, which samples households over 2020-2024, estimates 18,189. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell 6.5% (its boundary stayed at least 90% the same).
- People, ACS 2020-2024
- 18,189
- 2020 Census count
- 18,996−6.5% since 2010 (20,308)
- Households
- 8,091
- Median age
- 42.7
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01003, B01002, B11001); 2020 Census (DHC P1); 2010 Census (SF1 P1).
Who lives in 46952?
Of the 18,189 people the ACS estimates in 46952, 21.4% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group by race and Hispanic origin is White (not Hispanic) (81.8%).
- Under 1821.4%
- 18 to 6456.2%
- 65 and older22.4%
- White, not Hispanic81.8%
- Other or two or more6.9%
- Hispanic or Latino5.9%
- Black, not Hispanic4.0%
- Asian, not Hispanic1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B01001 age by sex, B03002 Hispanic or Latino origin by race); shares of the estimated population, small ZIP codes carry wide margins.
What do households in 46952 earn?
Median household income is $52,880 (ACS 2020-2024), the 9th highest of the 12 ranked ZIP codes in Grant County. It is not measurably different from 2015-2019 ($57,963 in 2024 dollars): the change is within the surveys' margins of error.
- Median household income
- $52,880±$5,349
- Income per person
- $34,705
- Below the poverty line
- 17.1%
- Unemployed (of the labor force)
- 7.6%
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 22.7%
- Adjusted gross income per tax return, 2022
- $59,1409,130 returns; wages 67% of AGI (IRS)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 and 2015-2019 5-year estimates (B19013, B19301, B17001, B23025, B15003; 2015-2019 dollars converted with the BLS CPI-U, 1.22699); IRS Statistics of Income, ZIP code data, tax year 2022 (adjusted gross income per return, filed under the address on the return).
What are homes worth in 46952?
FHFA's house price index for 46952, built from repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, rose 88% from 2015 to 2025 and rose 59% from 2020 to 2025, and moved +9.9% in 2025.
- Median home value (owners' estimate)
- $146,700
- Median gross rent
- $836
- Homes owned by their occupants
- 68.5%
- Housing units
- 8,978
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (B25077, B25064, B25003, B25001); FHFA House Price Index, annual five-digit ZIP, updated 2026-03-31.
What businesses are in 46952?
494 business establishments had a location in this ZIP code in 2023, 22 fewer than in 2018; the most are in health care and social assistance (ZIP Code Business Patterns).
- Health care and social assistance90
- Retail trade66
- Other services (except public administration)66
- Accommodation and food services49
- Finance and insurance40
- Construction33
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 and 2018 (establishments with paid employees, by the business's ZIP code).
Which ZIP codes are next to 46952?
| ZIP | Town | People | Household income | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46953 | Marion | 23,372 | $46k | 5.6 mi |
| 46991 | Van Buren | 1,594 | $48k | 6.3 mi |
| 46940 | La Fontaine | 2,540 | $64k | 7.1 mi |
| 46987 | Sweetser | 1,055 | $81k | 7.4 mi |
| 46792 | Warren | 3,621 | $73k | 11.4 mi |
| 46986 | Swayzee | 1,617 | $79k | 12.3 mi |
| 46919 | Converse | 1,968 | $84k | 12.6 mi |
| 47348 | Hartford City | 9,080 | $50k | 17.7 mi |
| 47359 | Montpelier | 3,528 | $72k | 18.3 mi |
| 46933 | Gas City | 6,536 | $57k | 8.7 mi (near) |
| 46984 | Somerset | 8 | – | 11.5 mi (near) |
| 46938 | Jonesboro | 2,494 | $46k | 11.8 mi (near) |
Source: PlainZIP from the Census 2020 ZCTA boundaries (shared edges) and internal points; figures ACS 2020-2024.