Dunkirk, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47336
Blackford County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,807
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,633
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dunkirk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47336 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 47336 covers 121.6 square miles in Dunkirk, Blackford County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,807 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47336 reports a modest median household income of $50,633 (31% below the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,446. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,800 (49% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $838; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Blackford County, so 47336 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 47336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunkirk, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47336.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47336, Dunkirk, 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
3,807
Population
121.6
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47336?
47.9
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$50,633
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$26,446
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47336 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Dunkirk, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,633 10th percentile higher than 10% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,452housing units
1,452
Total Housing Units
1,290
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,800
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$838
Median Rent
1958
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
+12.4%
YoY Change (2022)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47336 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +7.2% | 135 |
| 2018 | +9.4% | 148 |
| 2020 | – | 149 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 166 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 186 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 47336, employing approximately 824 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,197,000.
56
Businesses
824
Employees
$47.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.4% |
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 47336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47348
Hartford City (47348)
9,828 residents
- 47320
Albany (47320)
4,134 residents
- 47336 3,807
Dunkirk (47336)
3,807 residents
- 47338 2,827
Eaton (47338)
2,827 residents
- 47373 2,226
Redkey (47373)
2,226 residents
- 47369 1,343
Pennville (47369)
1,343 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47336 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47320
Albany (47320)
$69,764 median income
- 47338
Eaton (47338)
$68,239 median income
- 47373
Redkey (47373)
$51,532 median income
- 47336
Dunkirk (47336)
$50,633 median income
- 47348
Hartford City (47348)
$50,426 median income
- 47369
Pennville (47369)
$32,917 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47336 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47336, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,807 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 47336 in?
ZIP code 47336 (Dunkirk) is located in Blackford County, Indiana. Blackford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blackford-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47336?
ZIP code 47336 in Dunkirk, IN has a population of 3,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47336?
The median household income in ZIP 47336 is $50,633, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47336?
The median home value in ZIP 47336 is $97,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47336 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47336?
ZIP code 47336 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47336?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47336 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (9), Construction (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47336?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47336 increased by 12.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 47336?
In ZIP code 47336, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 47336?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47336 is 24.7 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 47336?
In ZIP code 47336, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47336 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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