ZIP Code 47320

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Albany · Delaware County · Indiana

Population
4,134

48/sq mi

Median income
$69,764

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$137,500

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 47.1

Land area
86.7 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47320 in Albany, Indiana has a population of 4,134. The median household income is $69,764, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $137,500, 51% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.7 square miles in Albany, Delaware County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,134 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 47320 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47320 sits at $69,764 (5% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,576. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $667 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 47320 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 47320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47320.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47320, Albany, 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

4,134

Population

86.7

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47320?

47.1

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$69,764

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$42,576

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,250

Total Housing Units

1,970

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$667

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.9%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47320 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.8% 124
2021 +14.3% 142
2022 +24.6% 176
2023 +2.3% 181
2024 +15.9% 209

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 47320, employing approximately 553 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,256,000.

61

Businesses

553

Employees

$16.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 21.3%
Construction 8 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 8 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.2%
Manufacturing 4 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.9%

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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47303 Muncie, IN 25,365 5.9 mi
47383 Selma, IN 2,960 9.0 mi
47338 Eaton, IN 2,827 5.8 mi
47368 Parker City, IN 2,845 7.4 mi
47373 Redkey, IN 2,226 7.1 mi
47336 Dunkirk, IN 3,807 8.7 mi
47305 Muncie, IN 4,106 8.6 mi
47306 Muncie, IN 6,189 9.0 mi
47340 Farmland, IN 2,914 9.8 mi
47302 Muncie, IN 27,592 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47320 in?
ZIP code 47320 (Albany) 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 47320?
ZIP code 47320 in Albany, IN has a population of 4,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47320?
The median household income in ZIP 47320 is $69,764, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47320?
The median home value in ZIP 47320 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47320?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47320 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47320?
ZIP code 47320 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47320?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47320 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47320?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47320 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 47320?
In ZIP code 47320, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 47320?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47320 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47320?
In ZIP code 47320, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47320?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47320 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Albany, IN

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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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