46953 ZIP Code — Marion, IN

Grant County, Indiana

ZIP code 46953 is located in Marion, Indiana, within Grant County. It covers approximately 85.59 square miles and serves a population of 23,334 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 46953

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $45,701. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 46953 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

23,334

population

85.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

46953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 46953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 46953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

46933 Gas City (1.9 mi) 46952 Marion (6.7 mi) 46928 Fairmount (7.1 mi) 46989 Upland (8 mi) 46986 Swayzee (10 mi) 46991 Van Buren (10.1 mi) 46070 Summitville (11.6 mi) 46940 La Fontaine (12.9 mi) 46919 Converse (14.8 mi) 46792 Warren (14.9 mi) 47342 Gaston (15.2 mi) 47348 Hartford City (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,334
Population density	273 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	85.59 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.5090
Longitude	-85.6263
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	62.7%	53.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

23,334

Population

273

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$45,701

Median household income

$23,168

Per capita income

$86,300

Median home value

$801

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

6,850

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

734

Under 5

835

569

5–9

649

620

10–14

706

881

15–19

1,004

1,436

20–24

1,635

1,390

25–34

1,583

899

35–44

1,024

1,107

45–54

1,261

775

55–59

883

654

60–64

744

1,170

65–74

1,332

458

75–84

522

216

85+

247

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,614	19.8%
18 and over	18,720	80.2%
65 and over	3,945	16.9%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.1%

Black or African American 14.1%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	18,193	76.1%
Black or African American	3,363	14.1%
Two or more races	1,220	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	561	2.3%
Other race	369	1.5%
Asian	153	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	53.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$45,701

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,300
Median rent / month	$801
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.4%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,342	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	771	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,921	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,576	29.9%
Households with children under 18	2,712	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,732	31.7%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	42.0%
Married	40.5%	32.7%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%
Widowed	4.5%	8.6%
Divorced	15.6%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	425	5.8%
Kindergarten	220	3.0%
Elementary school	2,027	27.6%
High school	669	9.1%
College / grad school	4,013	54.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Professional & management 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Construction 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	12.4%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 37.2%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 54.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,625	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.9%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,765	93.3%
Spanish	314	1.4%
Other Indo-European	240	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	52	0.2%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,867	98.0%
Born in same state	22,812	97.8%
Born in different state	16,580	71.1%
Foreign born	55	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	467	2.0%
Not a US citizen	106	22.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,085	8.9%
French	1,911	8.2%
Arab	1,669	7.2%
English	333	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	193	0.8%
Norwegian	16	0.1%
Irish	9	0%
German	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 46953

What city is ZIP code 46953 in?

ZIP code 46953 is primarily assigned to Marion, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 46953 in?

ZIP code 46953 falls within Grant County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46953?

25% of residents in ZIP code 46953 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 46953?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 46953 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 46953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 46953?

The median home value in ZIP code 46953 is $86,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 46953 in?

ZIP code 46953 observes the EST timezone.