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Marion, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46953

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

24,177
110/sq mi
$46,288
Median income
$89,200
Median home value
17.1%
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.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
110
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46953 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, with 24,177 residents across 219.6 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 46953 reports a modest median household income of $46,288 (37% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $23,357. Local economic indicators show a 28.0% poverty rate alongside 8.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $89,200 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $835 a month; 67.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Grant County, so you can benchmark 46953 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 46953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46953.

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 46953, 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

24,177

Population

219.6

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 46953?

34.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$46,288

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$23,357

Per Capita Income

28.0%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46953 ranks nationally

Marion, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,288 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,067

Total Housing Units

8,791

Occupied Units

1,276

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$89,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1961

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

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

171

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+71%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46953 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.7% 118
2021 +10.9% 131
2022 +8.1% 141
2023 +10.0% 155
2024 +10.2% 171

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 412 business establishments in ZIP 46953, employing approximately 11,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,881,000.

412

Businesses

11,264

Employees

$435.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 87 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 62 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 50 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 43 10.4%
Construction 32 7.8%
Finance and insurance 25 6.1%
Manufacturing 21 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.4%
Wholesale trade 12 2.9%
Information 6 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.5%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 46953 vs 46938 →

ZIP 46953 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 46953 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46953 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 46953 ranks #8 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
46938 Jonesboro, IN 3,200 4.9 mi
46952 Marion, IN 20,308 5.6 mi
46933 Gas City, IN 6,414 4.1 mi
46928 Fairmount, IN 4,951 8.0 mi
46987 Sweetser, IN 776 7.2 mi
46930 Fowlerton, IN 133 8.4 mi
46991 Van Buren, IN 1,797 10.5 mi
46957 Matthews, IN 558 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grant County

46952 standard
Marion, IN
Pop: 20,308
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 46953 in? ▼
ZIP code 46953 (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 46953? ▼
ZIP code 46953 in Marion, IN has a population of 24,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46953 is $46,288, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46953 is $89,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46953 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46953? ▼
ZIP code 46953 has 412 business establishments employing approximately 11,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46953? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46953 are: Retail trade (87), Health care and social assistance (62), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46953? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46953 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 46953? ▼
In ZIP code 46953, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 46953? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46953 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 46953? ▼
In ZIP code 46953, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46953 is 28.0% 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.