Marion, IN — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Grant County · Indiana
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Marion based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
27,384
2023 ACS
Median Income
$43,349
2023
Median Home Value
$83,200
2023
Median Rent
$760
2023
Median Age
34.8
Unemployment
8.0%
Cost of Living Index
72.1
100 = national avg
Marion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, with a population of 27,384 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Marion is one of the communities in Indiana.
The median household income in Marion is $43,349, and the median home value is $83,200. The cost of living index is 72.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $760 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, and the median age is 34.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
27,384
Male
12,606
46.0%
Female
14,778
54.0%
Median Age
34.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
10.6%
High School or Higher
34.9%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Veterans
6.2%
Married
24.6%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.372
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
77.8%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
1,977 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
92.8%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
25,789
English Only
94.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
1,101 speakers
Limited English
1.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
98.1%
Limited English Proficiency
1.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,690
6.2% of population
Disability Rate
41.5%
702 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$28,702
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,553
91.9%
Female Veterans
137
8.1%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$28,702
Non-Veteran Income
$23,676
Difference
$5,026
21.2% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
702
Without Disability
988
Disability Rate
41.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
16,005
#1 Ancestry
German
16.4% (4,479)
#2 Ancestry
English
10.3% (2,818)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
9.9% (2,717)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
10,899
Family Households
5,518
50.6%
Married Couples
3,114
28.6%
Non-Family Households
5,381
49.4%
Single Mother Households
1,486
13.6%
Single Father Households
918
8.4%
Living Alone
4,402
40.4%
Children Under 18
Total Children
4,269
In Married Couple
2,033
47.6%
With Single Mother
1,631
38.2%
With Single Father
605
14.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$52,114
Married Couple Income
$69,052
Single Mother Income
$31,167
Single Father Income
$44,821
Avg Family Size
2.2
Avg Non-Family Size
2.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
812
Grandparents Responsible
611
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$43,349
-41% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,736
-36% vs national
Poverty Rate
27.0%
+98% vs national
Gini Index
0.4461
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
8.0%
+53% vs national
SNAP Recipients
20.6%
of households
How Marion Compares
Marion vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Marion is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Marion, IN has a median household income of $43,349, making it the 24,100th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher median household income than 14% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Marion, IN has a per capita income of $23,736, making it the 23,482nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher per capita income than 17% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Marion, IN has a poverty rate of 27.0%, making it the 3,937th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher poverty rate than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Marion, IN has a unemployment rate of 8.0%, making it the 5,940th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher unemployment rate than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Marion. The median household income here is $43,349.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
+77% vs IN avg
Labor Force
12,521
Employed
11,513
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
34.9%
of adults 25+
Median Age
34.8
Work from Home
5.8%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Indiana metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$108.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
72.1
100 = national avg
-27.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,727
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$74,991
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$767
per month
2 Bedroom
$956
per month
The median household income in Marion, IN is $43,349, which is 40.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,736. The poverty rate of 27.0% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4461, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 12,521. 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 71.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 72.1, which is 27.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 65.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,727 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$145,000
Median List Price
$164,950
Price Per Sq Ft
$85
Days on Market
51
Active Inventory
77
Months of Supply
3.7
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$132,406
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$840
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
18.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio
89.1%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
21
New Listings
20
Pending Sales
33
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$85
Median List $/SF
$104
Marion vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Marion is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Marion, IN has a median home value of $83,200, making it the 24,506th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher median home value than 12% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Marion, IN has a median rent of $760, making it the 16,892nd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher median rent than 24% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Marion, IN has a price per square foot of $85, making it the 18,096th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher price per square foot than 13% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Marion, IN has a rent burden of 21.0%, making it the 7,422nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Marion has a higher rent burden than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$83,200
Median Rent
$760
Total Housing Units
12,906
Vacancy Rate
15.6%
Owner Occupied
58.9%
Renter Occupied
41.1%
Median Property Tax
$687
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$607
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$687
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.83%
of home value
Median Home Value
$83,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$790
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($687) by the median home value ($83,200). In Marion, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.83%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Marion, IN is $145,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 51 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $85. Zillow's observed rent index is $840/month. About 58.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1958. There are 12,906 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $687. The effective tax rate is 0.83%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
1.07
per 1,000 residents
-59% vs national
Property Crime Rate
11.05
per 1,000 residents
-36% vs national
Total Crimes
340
2024
Violent Clearance
13%
cases solved
Property Clearance
5%
cases solved
YoY Change
-42.6%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Marion Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Marion vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Marion is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Marion police solve 24% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of robbery cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 6 | 0.21 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 7 | 0.25 | 0.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 17 | 0.61 | 23.5% |
| Burglary | Property | 29 | 1.03 | 6.9% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 250 | 8.91 | 5.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 31 | 1.10 | 6.5% |
Marion, IN reported 30 violent crimes and 310 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.07 per 1,000 residents is 58.9% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 13% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 250 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 11.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 310 | 1.07 | 11.05 |
| 2023 | 52 | 605 | 1.86 | 21.66 |
| 2022 | 55 | 655 | 1.96 | 23.30 |
| 2021 | 28 | 294 | 1.02 | 10.70 |
| 2019 | 103 | 870 | 3.70 | 31.26 |
| 2018 | 128 | 1,038 | 4.55 | 36.92 |
| 2017 | 97 | 1,057 | 3.42 | 37.24 |
| 2016 | 115 | 1,156 | 3.98 | 39.96 |
| 2015 | 107 | 1,118 | 3.67 | 38.34 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
69.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$795K
Individual Assistance
$1.3M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | — | $164K |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $239K | $728K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jun 2008 | — | $33K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $129K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | $328K | $219K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | $4K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2003 | — | $16K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2003 | — | $136K |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Sep 2002 | — | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $35K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $64K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 1992 | — | — |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Mar 1991 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1991 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Feb 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Tornadoes & Severe Storms → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
135
Total Claims Paid
$1,705,144
Avg Claim Payout
$12,631
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$219,858
Properties Protected
26
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $219,858 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Marion has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, earthquake. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 135 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $794,689 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,300,742 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.2%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
39.4%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
12.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Marion has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Va N. Indiana Healthcare Syste...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va N. Indiana Healthcare System | 2.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
| Marion General Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Mercy | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
28,363
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| MARION CITY WATER WORKS | 28,363 | 0 |
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
1
Total CO₂e
139.0K MT
Top Emitter
CENTRAL INDIANA ETHANOL, LLC
139.0K MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
CENTRAL INDIANA ETHANOL, LLC Cci Gns Holdings, Llc | Other | 138,983 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 139.0K metric tons of CO₂e.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
71.2%
-10% vs national
Public Transit
0.4%
-52% vs national
Work From Home
5.8%
-38% vs national
Carpool
10.7%
Walk / Bike
10.8%
combined
How Marion's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)Fatalities
3
2022
5-Year Avg
4
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Marion, IN covers travel times and transportation modes. 71.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.8% work from home, which is above the IN state average of 5.6%. 10.7% of workers carpool. 9.9% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2022, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
84.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
66.2%
of households
No Internet
11.3%
of households
Total Households
10,899
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
90.7%
of households
Smartphone
83.3%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
62.7%
of households
Tablet
49.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.8¢
per kWh
-23% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
12.4¢
per kWh
-20% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.2¢
per kWh
-31% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$133
residential
-9% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Marion vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
28,363
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARION CITY WATER WORKS | Community | Ground water | 28,363 | 0 |
84.9% of households in Marion have broadband internet access. 66.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.3% of households have no internet access. 18.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 28,363 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Marion is located in Grant County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Marion.
Election Overview
Source: Grant County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
7,083
28.2%
GOP Votes
17,580
70.0%
Total Votes
25,133
Margin
R+41.8%
Shift from 2020
R+3.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,083 | 17,580 | 25,133 | 28.2% | 70.0% | R+41.8 |
| 2020 | 8,015 | 18,543 | 27,159 | 29.5% | 68.3% | R+38.8 |
| 2016 | 7,029 | 17,009 | 25,239 | 27.9% | 67.4% | R+39.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Grant County recorded 25,133 total votes. Republicans won the county with 70.0% of the vote compared to 28.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+41.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Grant County has shifted 2.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
221
Total Assets
$1.3B
Total Income
$650.4M
Per 10K Residents
80.7
nonprofits
+134.5% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
13
Median Assets
$284K
Oldest Active
1941
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $1.3B of $1.3B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Marion
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFMarion, IN has 221 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.3B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 29 organizations. 13 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 80.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
145
Total Approved
$49.3M
Jobs Supported
2,294
Per 10K Residents
53.0
SBA loans
-39.5% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
45
Top Lender
STAR Financial Bank
46 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1992–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
134
Total Amount
$43.8M
Avg Loan
$326,841
Median Loan
$104,500
SBA Guaranteed
$32.1M(73%)
Jobs Supported
2,014
Loans
11
Total Amount
$5.5M
Avg Loan
$500,455
Median Loan
$315,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
11
8% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$6.7M
13% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$604,573
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley Metal Fabricating Inc | 1 | $4.0M |
| Marion Hotels Llc | 1 | $2.7M |
| The Book Vineyard Llc | 1 | $2.5M |
| Bowman Construction Company Inc. | 1 | $2.2M |
| American Imaging and Mri Llc | 4 | $1.9M |
| Tree of Life Bookstores Inc. | 2 | $1.8M |
| Tulox Plastics Corporation | 2 | $1.6M |
| Qca Inc. | 2 | $1.6M |
| Verlin G. Horner | 1 | $1.5M |
| Hampton Inn | 1 | $1.4M |
Marion, IN has received 145 SBA loans totaling $49.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 134 loans (92% of the total), supporting 2,014 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 11 loans totaling $5.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Marion is STAR Financial Bank with 46 loans. That works out to 53.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
8
Total Population
57,791
Avg Median Income
$59,419
Avg Home Value
$116,325
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46933 | 6,469 | $59,398 | $123,400 | $858 | 11.1 |
| 46938 | 2,576 | $45,469 | $91,300 | $928 | 31.1 |
| 46940 | 2,913 | $69,135 | $119,000 | $924 | 59.1 |
| 46952 | 17,825 | $53,481 | $129,000 | $785 | 105.5 |
| 46953 | 23,570 | $46,224 | $88,400 | $800 | 85.6 |
| 46986 | 1,672 | $76,510 | $138,700 | $957 | 34.7 |
| 46987 | 1,109 | $77,813 | $135,700 | $1,080 | 0.9 |
| 46991 | 1,657 | $47,321 | $105,100 | $881 | 32.5 |
Marion, IN has 8 ZIP codes with a combined population of 57,791. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $59,419. The average median home value is $116,325. The average median monthly rent is $902.
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