PlainZIP

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
$47,837
Median income
$76,800
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,289. The poverty rate stands at 26.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $76,800 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of $867 monthly, and 64.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 47302, plus 6 more within Delaware County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 47302?

39.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$26,289

Per Capita Income

26.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47302 ranks nationally

Muncie, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,837 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,835

Total Housing Units

11,184

Occupied Units

1,651

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$76,800

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47302 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

47304 standard
Muncie, IN
Pop: 30,516
47303 standard
Muncie, IN
Pop: 25,365
47396 standard
Yorktown, IN
Pop: 7,030
47306 standard
Muncie, IN
Pop: 6,189
47320 standard
Albany, IN
Pop: 4,134
47305 standard
Muncie, IN
Pop: 4,106

Related Areas

Delaware County Muncie, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.