PlainZIP

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
$50,633
Median income
$97,800
Median home value
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,446. Poverty here runs at 18.2%, with unemployment measured at 9.3%. The typical home here is valued at $97,800 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of $838 monthly, and 78.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 47336 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Blackford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 47336?

47.9

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$26,446

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47336 ranks nationally

Dunkirk, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,633 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,452

Total Housing Units

1,290

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$97,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47336 ranks #3 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 47336 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 47336 ranks #4 of 6 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
47373 Redkey, IN 2,226 4.9 mi
47369 Pennville, IN 1,343 8.2 mi
47320 Albany, IN 4,134 8.7 mi
47338 Eaton, IN 2,827 8.0 mi
47348 Hartford City, IN 9,828 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Blackford County

47348 standard
Hartford City, IN
Pop: 9,828
47359 standard
Montpelier, IN
Pop: 3,143

Related Areas

Blackford County Dunkirk, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.