Muncie, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47302
Delaware County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,592
- 161/sq mi High-density area
- $47,837
- Median income Below-median income area
- $76,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Muncie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 161
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47302 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47302 (Muncie, IN) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.2 in 2023 to 180.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47302 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, with 27,592 residents across 171.9 square miles, a density of 161 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47302 reports a modest median household income of $47,837 (35% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,289. The poverty rate is 26.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $76,800 (60% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $867; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 47302 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 47302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muncie, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47302.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
31 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47302, Muncie, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,592
Population
171.9
Area (sq mi)
161
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47302?
39.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$47,837
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$26,289
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47302 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Muncie, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,837 7th percentile higher than 7% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,835housing units
12,835
Total Housing Units
11,184
Occupied Units
1,651
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$76,800
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$867
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47302 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 121 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 131 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 153 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 163 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 181 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 385 business establishments in ZIP 47302, employing approximately 6,361 people with a combined annual payroll of $330,556,000.
385
Businesses
6,361
Employees
$330.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 69 | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 38 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47302 vs 47367 →
ZIP 47302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47304
Muncie (47304)
30,516 residents
- 47302
Muncie (47302)
27,592 residents
- 47303
Muncie (47303)
25,365 residents
- 47396 7,030
Yorktown (47396)
7,030 residents
- 47306 6,189
Muncie (47306)
6,189 residents
- 47305 4,106
Muncie (47305)
4,106 residents
- 47383 2,960
Selma (47383)
2,960 residents
- 47386 1,231
Springport (47386)
1,231 residents
- 47388 384
Sulphur Springs (47388)
384 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47302 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47386
Springport (47386)
$79,157 median income
- 47396
Yorktown (47396)
$78,125 median income
- 47304
Muncie (47304)
$63,215 median income
- 47383
Selma (47383)
$61,250 median income
- 47361
Mount Summit (47361)
$53,333 median income
- 47388
Sulphur Springs (47388)
$48,125 median income
- 47302
Muncie (47302)
$47,837 median income
- 47303
Muncie (47303)
$47,674 median income
- 47305
Muncie (47305)
$36,389 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47302 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47367 | Oakville, IN | 191 | 3.3 mi |
| 47305 | Muncie, IN | 4,106 | 4.4 mi |
| 47386 | Springport, IN | 1,231 | 5.4 mi |
| 47306 | Muncie, IN | 6,189 | 5.4 mi |
| 47383 | Selma, IN | 2,960 | 6.2 mi |
| 47361 | Mount Summit, IN | 135 | 8.7 mi |
| 47303 | Muncie, IN | 25,365 | 9.8 mi |
| 47304 | Muncie, IN | 30,516 | 8.4 mi |
| 47388 | Sulphur Springs, IN | 384 | 9.3 mi |
| 47396 | Yorktown, IN | 7,030 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47302, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,592 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47302 in?
ZIP code 47302 (Muncie) is located in Delaware County, Indiana. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47302?
ZIP code 47302 in Muncie, IN has a population of 27,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47302?
The median household income in ZIP 47302 is $47,837, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47302?
The median home value in ZIP 47302 is $76,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47302?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47302 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47302?
ZIP code 47302 has 385 business establishments employing approximately 6,361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47302?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47302 are: Retail trade (69), Manufacturing (48), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47302?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47302 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47302?
In ZIP code 47302, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 47302?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47302 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47302?
In ZIP code 47302, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47302?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47302 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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