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Muncie, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47305

Delaware County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,106
1,188/sq mi
$36,389
Median income
$77,800
Median home value
19.7%
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 low-density, renter-heavy area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,188
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47305 covers 3.5 square miles in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,106 residents on file, a density of 1,188 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47305 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,389 (51% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $23,547. Local economic indicators show a 35.9% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $77,800 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 35.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 47305 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 47305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muncie, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47305.

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 47305, 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

4,106

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

1,188

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47305?

39.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$36,389

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$23,547

Per Capita Income

35.9%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47305 ranks nationally

Muncie, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,389 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,310

Total Housing Units

1,764

Occupied Units

546

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.3%
Renter 64.7%

$77,800

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 241 business establishments in ZIP 47305, employing approximately 4,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,698,000.

241

Businesses

4,668

Employees

$269.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 32 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 26 10.8%
Finance and insurance 24 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 22 9.1%
Retail trade 21 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.8%
Construction 11 4.6%
Manufacturing 5 2.1%
Wholesale trade 5 2.1%
Information 5 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.2%
Educational services 3 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 47305 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 47305 ranks #7 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 47305 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 47305 ranks #9 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
47306 Muncie, IN 6,189 1.3 mi
47302 Muncie, IN 27,592 4.4 mi
47303 Muncie, IN 25,365 5.4 mi
47367 Oakville, IN 191 7.7 mi
47304 Muncie, IN 30,516 4.8 mi
47396 Yorktown, IN 7,030 6.9 mi
47386 Springport, IN 1,231 9.7 mi
47383 Selma, IN 2,960 7.3 mi
47338 Eaton, IN 2,827 10.4 mi
47320 Albany, IN 4,134 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

47304 standard
Muncie, IN
Pop: 30,516
47302 standard
Muncie, IN
Pop: 27,592
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

Related Areas

Delaware County Muncie, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47305 in? ▼
ZIP code 47305 (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 47305? ▼
ZIP code 47305 in Muncie, IN has a population of 4,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47305 is $36,389, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47305 is $77,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47305 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47305? ▼
ZIP code 47305 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 4,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Other services (except public administration) (32), Health care and social assistance (26). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47305? ▼
In ZIP code 47305, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 47305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47305 is 17.7 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 47305? ▼
In ZIP code 47305, approximately 35.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47305 is 35.9% 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.