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Zip Code 46953

IN · Population: 23,334

C
48/100
53
C+
Safety
46
C
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 46953

Zip code 46953 is located in Indiana and is home to approximately 23,334 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $45,701, with home values near $86,300 and rents around $801/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$45,701
Home Value
$86,300
Rent
$801/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
14.8%
Unemployment
9.6%
Owner-Occupied
64.7%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).