Census tract · Marion County
Census Tract 3557, Marion County, Indiana
Census Tract 3557, GEOID 18097355700, in Marion County, Indiana, entirely within Indianapolis and Center Township, Marion County. 2,059 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±397); the 2020 Census counted 2,420.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,059
±397 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,420
Median household income
$44,638
±$10,955 (90% margin)
Marion County: $66,346
Median home value
$119,300
±$64,512 (90% margin)
Marion County: $224,000
Median gross rent
$1,050
±$213 (90% margin)
Marion County: $1,153
Where is Census Tract 3557?
Census Tract 3557 is one of 253 census tracts in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 0.84 square miles of land, 2,871 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18097355700, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 100% |
| Center Township, Marion County | 100% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 3557: Tract 3544 ($97,885), Tract 3545 ($90,536), Tract 3547, Tract 3550 ($45,000), Tract 3556 ($45,357), Tract 3559 ($112,868), Tract 3562 ($92,204) and Tract 3572 ($88,798). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 3557?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3557's population at 2,059 (±397) in 1,003 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,420 residents and 1,127 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3557 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,059±397 | 885,860 |
| Households | 1,003±181 | 362,961 |
| Average household size | 1.99±0.21 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 1,275±164 | 401,428 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 3557?
The median resident of Census Tract 3557 is 45.9 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.1%.
| Measure | Tract 3557 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±10.3 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 14.3%±7.3 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±10.7 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1%±7.2 pts | 13.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3%±12.4 pts | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2%±8.3 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±5.8 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±3.4 pts | 18.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4%±6.1 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 28.8%±9.2 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±2.9 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 66.5%±13.3 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.7%±7.7 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6%±5.9 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1%±4.8 pts | 85.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 3557 earn?
Half of the 1,003 households in Census Tract 3557 earn less than $44,638 a year (±$10,955), against $66,346 across Marion County: 209th highest of the county's 246 tracts with a reliable estimate. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3557 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,638±$10,955 | $66,219 |
| Mean household income | $50,148±$8,341 | $90,667 |
| Per capita income | $24,506±$4,553 | $37,680 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.2%±9.7 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.8%±25.7 pts | 22.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±8.2 pts | 12.6% |
| Households with a computer | 84.7%±10.0 pts | 95.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.4%±12.7 pts | 91.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 3557?
Owners occupy 46.8% of Census Tract 3557's occupied homes and renters 53.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,300 by its owner (±$64,512). The median renter pays $1,050 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3557 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,300±$64,512 | $224,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,050±$213 | $1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±13.0 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $972±$138 | $1,462 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.8%±12.2 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.2%±12.2 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 1,275±164 | 401,428 |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6%±8.8 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7%±2.5 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0%±2.2 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.2%±11.3 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1%±9.0 pts | 8.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 3557 get to work?
59.9% of Census Tract 3557's workers drive alone and 17.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 3557 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±10.6 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±3.0 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 59.9%±12.1 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±8.5 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 7.3%±7.8 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 1.5%±2.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 17.2%±10.1 pts | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±4.3 | 24.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 3557 compare with the other tracts in Marion County?
Among Marion County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3557 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Marion County | In Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 218th of 252 | 199th of 231 |
| Residents per square mile | 144th of 253 | 132nd of 232 |
| Median household income | 209th of 246 | 191st of 226 |
| Per capita income | 202nd of 250 | 184th of 229 |
| Median home value | 212th of 247 | 194th of 226 |
| Median gross rent | 178th of 237 | 162nd of 217 |
| Poverty rate | 47th of 172 | 47th of 161 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 195th of 238 | 178th of 218 |
| Median age | 19th of 251 | 18th of 230 |
| Owner-occupied share | 164th of 249 | 149th of 228 |
The tracts next to it on Marion County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3578 | 206th | $45,438±$8,474 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3556 | 207th | $45,357±$16,527 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3550 | 208th | $45,000±$13,111 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3557 | 209th | $44,638±$10,955 |
| Tract 3703.05 | 210th | $44,142±$14,529 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3535 | 211th | $43,750±$18,833 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3581 | 212th | $43,565±$25,705 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 3557?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3557 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections