Census tract · Marion County
Census Tract 3903, Marion County, Indiana
Census Tract 3903, GEOID 18097390300, in Marion County, Indiana, entirely within Indianapolis and Franklin Township, Marion County. 7,413 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,025); the 2020 Census counted 6,844.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,413
±1,025 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,844
Median household income
$120,650
±$26,522 (90% margin)
Marion County: $66,346
Median home value
$327,800
±$41,477 (90% margin)
Marion County: $224,000
Median gross rent
$1,293
±$183 (90% margin)
Marion County: $1,153
Where is Census Tract 3903?
Census Tract 3903 is one of 253 census tracts in Marion County, Indiana. It covers 14.37 square miles of land, 476 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18097390300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 100% |
| Franklin Township, Marion County | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 3903: Tract 6101.01 in Johnson County ($104,737), Tract 3902 ($114,398), Tract 3904.06 ($127,738), Tract 3904.07 ($137,891) and Tract 7102 in Shelby County ($87,838). 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 3903?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3903's population at 7,413 (±1,025) in 2,487 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,844 residents and 2,435 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3903 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,413 ±1,025 | 885,860 |
| Households | 2,487 ±262 | 362,961 |
| Average household size | 2.98 ±0.27 | 2.40 |
| Housing units | 2,644 ±247 | 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 3903?
The median resident of Census Tract 3903 is 34.2 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 8.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.8%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 3903 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±2.2 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±3.8 pts | 24.8% |
| 65 years and over | 8.3% ±3.0 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% ±3.7 pts | 13.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.3% ±8.8 pts | 48.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±7.2 pts | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.8 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4% ±4.7 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.4% ±7.7 pts | 18.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±3.5 pts | 13.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5% ±3.4 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.3% ±6.5 pts | 34.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±3.6 pts | 12.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±5.4 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 3903 earn?
Half of the 2,487 households in Census Tract 3903 earn less than $120,650 a year (±$26,522), against $66,346 across Marion County: 20th highest of the county's 246 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3903 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,650 ±$26,522 | $66,219 |
| Mean household income | $123,559 ±$11,955 | $90,667 |
| Per capita income | $41,251 ±$4,901 | $37,680 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±4.2 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±6.2 pts | 22.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8% ±6.0 pts | 12.6% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±4.5 pts | 95.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±5.4 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 3903?
Owners occupy 88.4% of Census Tract 3903's occupied homes and renters 11.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $327,800 by its owner (±$41,477). The median renter pays $1,293 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 3903 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $327,800 ±$41,477 | $224,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,293 ±$183 | $1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±35.6 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,899 ±$252 | $1,462 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.4% ±8.1 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.6% ±8.1 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 2,644 ±247 | 401,428 |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.6% ±5.0 pts | 59.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.5% ±6.2 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.2% ±8.1 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±5.9 pts | 15.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±2.3 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 3903 get to work?
70.7% of Census Tract 3903's workers drive alone and 17.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 3903 | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.1% ±4.9 pts | 68.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7% ±8.5 pts | 71.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±8.6 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% ±4.9 pts | 14.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±2.0 | 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 3903 compare with the other tracts in Marion County?
Among Marion County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3903 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Marion County | In Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 252 | 5th of 231 |
| Residents per square mile | 249th of 253 | 228th of 232 |
| Median household income | 20th of 246 | 17th of 226 |
| Per capita income | 89th of 250 | 82nd of 229 |
| Median home value | 41st of 247 | 40th of 226 |
| Median gross rent | 77th of 237 | 70th of 217 |
| Poverty rate | 129th of 172 | 122nd of 161 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 123rd of 238 | 114th of 218 |
| Median age | 128th of 251 | 115th of 230 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd of 249 | 18th of 228 |
The tracts next to it on Marion County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3304.01 | 17th | $124,151±$28,614 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3302.04 | 18th | $121,156±$33,388 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3222 | 19th | $120,850±$18,267 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3903 | 20th | $120,650±$26,522 |
| Tract 3201.07 | 21st | $118,417±$25,266 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3904.09 | 22nd | $116,434±$16,068 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3902 | 23rd | $114,398±$15,179 · 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 3903?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 3903 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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