ZIP Code 47305
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Muncie · Delaware County · Indiana
- Population
- 4,106
- Median income
- $36,389
- Median home value
- $77,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.7%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
1,188/sq mi
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
▼ 72% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47305 in Muncie, Indiana has a population of 4,106. The median household income is $36,389, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $77,800, 72% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47305 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,106 residents, producing a population density of 1,188 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 47305 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47305 sits at $36,389 (51% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $23,547. The poverty rate stands at 35.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. 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, a direct signal of whether 47305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 47305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47305.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 47305, 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
4,106
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
1,188
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47305?
39.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
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?
$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
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?
2,310
Total Housing Units
1,764
Occupied Units
546
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47305 vs 47306 →
| 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 |
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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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