46952 ZIP Code — Marion, IN

Grant County, Indiana

ZIP code 46952 is located in Marion, Indiana, within Grant County. It covers approximately 105.49 square miles and serves a population of 18,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46952

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $52,056. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46952 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,101

population

105.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46991 Van Buren (5.6 mi) 46953 Marion (6.7 mi) 46940 La Fontaine (7.5 mi) 46933 Gas City (8 mi) 46792 Warren (9.5 mi) 46989 Upland (12.3 mi) 46986 Swayzee (12.8 mi) 46928 Fairmount (13.6 mi) 46919 Converse (14.5 mi) 46702 Andrews (14.9 mi) 46992 Wabash (15.7 mi) 46941 Lagro (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,101
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	105.49 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	40.6049
Longitude	-85.6110
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	53.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	29.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

18,101

Population

172

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$52,056

Median household income

$32,924

Per capita income

$117,600

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

6,667

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

494

Under 5

537

447

5–9

485

586

10–14

637

409

15–19

445

551

20–24

599

896

25–34

974

1,040

35–44

1,131

1,008

45–54

1,095

809

55–59

880

603

60–64

655

957

65–74

1,041

650

75–84

706

223

85+

243

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,798	21.0%
18 and over	14,303	79.0%
65 and over	3,820	21.1%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Black or African American 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	15,664	83.5%
Two or more races	1,028	5.5%
Black or African American	881	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	664	3.5%
Other race	286	1.5%
Asian	173	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	53.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	29.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$52,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,600
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	8.1%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	22.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.0%
Electricity	38.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,406	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	842	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,513	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,226	27.9%
Households with children under 18	2,140	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,787	34.9%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	23.0%
Married	48.2%	45.5%
Separated	0.2%	1.3%
Widowed	1.7%	13.3%
Divorced	17.3%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	268	7.4%
Kindergarten	141	3.9%
Elementary school	1,651	45.8%
High school	875	24.3%
College / grad school	668	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Construction 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,160	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,070	94.3%
Spanish	145	0.8%
Other Indo-European	145	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,492	96.6%
Born in same state	17,262	95.4%
Born in different state	13,167	72.7%
Foreign born	230	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	609	3.4%
Not a US citizen	296	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,817	10%
French	1,751	9.7%
Italian	1,342	7.4%
English	208	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	67	0.4%
Polish	14	0.1%
Irish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	90.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46952

What city is ZIP code 46952 in?

ZIP code 46952 is primarily assigned to Marion, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46952 in?

ZIP code 46952 falls within Grant County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46952?

19% of residents in ZIP code 46952 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 46952 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 46952 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46952?

The median home value in ZIP code 46952 is $117,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 46952?

ZIP code 46952 has an estimated population of 18,101 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 46952 in?

ZIP code 46952 observes the EST timezone.