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Marion, IN — ZIP 46953

Population: 23,372 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 46953 (Marion, IN) is $109,711 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $118,450 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $984/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$109,711

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$109,711
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+24.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$111,905
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$118,450
Median list price
$142,450
Median price per sqft
$74
1-year sale-price change
+7.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$984/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$748/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$804/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,329/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Eastbrook Community Sch Corp, Marion Community Schools, Excel Center - Grant County
Schools include
Eastbrook High School, Eastbrook Middle School, Frances Slocum Elem School, John L McCulloch Junior High Sch, Marion High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
32
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Marion (Bragg) Dump (1.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.4 in
Annual snowfall
25.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,103
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,842

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Marion Municipal Airport (MZZ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
VA N. INDIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+18 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
60.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$699
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,873
Average weekly wage
$992
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Education, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 46953State medianUS median
Typical home value$109,711$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$118,450$238,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$984/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$699$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 46953?
$109,711.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46953?
$118,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46953?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46953?
Typical rent: $984/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46953?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 46953 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 46953. 32 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46953?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46953?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46953?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Marion (Bragg) Dump, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 46953?
7 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 46953 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46953?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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