ZIP Code 47303
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Muncie · Delaware County · Indiana
- Population
- 25,365
- Median income
- $47,674
- Median home value
- $118,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.2%
- Land area
- 150.4 sq mi
169/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.7
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47303 in Muncie, Indiana has a population of 25,365. The median household income is $47,674, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $118,200, 58% below the US average. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.4 square miles in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. The area is home to 25,365 residents, producing a population density of 169 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47303 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47303 sits at $47,674 (35% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,116. The poverty rate stands at 26.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $118,200 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 47303 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47303.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
143 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Construction 43
Construction
43 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47303, Muncie, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
25,365
Population
150.4
Area (sq mi)
169
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47303?
29.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$47,674
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$28,116
Per Capita Income
26.4%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,541
Total Housing Units
10,001
Occupied Units
1,540
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state
$942
Median Rent
1966
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
185
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+85%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47303 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 127 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 142 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 156 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 172 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 185 |
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 607 business establishments in ZIP 47303, employing approximately 13,352 people with a combined annual payroll of $652,136,000.
607
Businesses
13,352
Employees
$652.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 143 | 23.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 43 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
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 47303 vs 47305 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47305 | Muncie, IN | 4,106 | 5.4 mi |
| 47306 | Muncie, IN | 6,189 | 4.9 mi |
| 47338 | Eaton, IN | 2,827 | 5.1 mi |
| 47320 | Albany, IN | 4,134 | 5.9 mi |
| 47304 | Muncie, IN | 30,516 | 5.1 mi |
| 47302 | Muncie, IN | 27,592 | 9.8 mi |
| 47342 | Gaston, IN | 2,693 | 7.9 mi |
| 47396 | Yorktown, IN | 7,030 | 9.3 mi |
| 46957 | Matthews, IN | 558 | 10.2 mi |
| 47383 | Selma, IN | 2,960 | 10.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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