PlainZIP

Marion, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46952

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

20,308
74/sq mi
$52,880
Median income
$146,700
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marion pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46952 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, with 20,308 residents across 274.8 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46952 reports a modest median household income of $52,880 (28% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $34,705. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.6%. Median home value sits at $146,700 (24% below the state average), median rent at $836 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grant County, so you can benchmark 46952 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 46952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46952.

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 46952, Marion, 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

20,308

Population

274.8

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46952?

42.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$52,880

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,705

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46952 ranks nationally

Marion, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,880 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,978

Total Housing Units

8,091

Occupied Units

887

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$146,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1962

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46952 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 121
2021 +8.4% 131
2022 +14.3% 150
2023 +11.6% 167
2024 +4.8% 175

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 494 business establishments in ZIP 46952, employing approximately 10,027 people with a combined annual payroll of $495,728,000.

494

Businesses

10,027

Employees

$495.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 90 18.2%
Retail trade 66 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 66 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 49 9.9%
Finance and insurance 40 8.1%
Construction 33 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.7%
Manufacturing 20 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.4%
Information 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Wholesale trade 7 1.4%
Utilities 5 1.0%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46952 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 46952 ranks #2 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 46952 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 46952 ranks #4 of 6 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
46953 Marion, IN 24,177 5.6 mi
46940 La Fontaine, IN 2,548 7.0 mi
46991 Van Buren, IN 1,797 7.0 mi
46987 Sweetser, IN 776 7.2 mi
46933 Gas City, IN 6,414 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grant County

46953 standard
Marion, IN
Pop: 24,177
46933 standard
Gas City, IN
Pop: 6,414
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 Marion, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46952 in? ▼
ZIP code 46952 (Marion) 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 46952? ▼
ZIP code 46952 in Marion, IN has a population of 20,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46952 is $52,880, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46952 is $146,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46952 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46952? ▼
ZIP code 46952 has 494 business establishments employing approximately 10,027 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46952? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46952 are: Health care and social assistance (90), Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46952? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46952 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 46952? ▼
In ZIP code 46952, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46952? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46952 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46952? ▼
In ZIP code 46952, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46952 is 17.1% 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.