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 High-density area
- $46,288
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46953 (Marion, IN) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.4 in 2023 to 171.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,357. The poverty rate is 28.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,200 (54% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $835; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 46953 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Construction 32
Construction
32 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 46953?
34.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$23,357
Per Capita Income
28.0%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46953 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Marion, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,288 5th percentile higher than 5% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,067housing units
10,067
Total Housing Units
8,791
Occupied Units
1,276
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 46953
Marion (46953)
24,177 residents
- 46952
Marion (46952)
20,308 residents
- 46933 6,414
Gas City (46933)
6,414 residents
- 46928 4,951
Fairmount (46928)
4,951 residents
- 46938 3,200
Jonesboro (46938)
3,200 residents
- 46991 1,797
Van Buren (46991)
1,797 residents
- 46987 776
Sweetser (46987)
776 residents
- 46957 558
Matthews (46957)
558 residents
- 46930 133
Fowlerton (46930)
133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46953 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46987
Sweetser (46987)
$80,893 median income
- 46928
Fairmount (46928)
$67,412 median income
- 46933
Gas City (46933)
$56,786 median income
- 46952
Marion (46952)
$52,880 median income
- 46930
Fowlerton (46930)
$52,679 median income
- 46957
Matthews (46957)
$49,444 median income
- 46991
Van Buren (46991)
$47,692 median income
- 46953
Marion (46953)
$46,288 median income
- 46938
Jonesboro (46938)
$45,884 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46953, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (24,177 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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