PlainZIP

Union City, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47390

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

5,310
26/sq mi
$50,417
Median income
$97,600
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Union City 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
26
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47390 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47390 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, home to 5,310 residents across 203.4 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47390 reports a modest median household income of $50,417 (32% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $26,878. Poverty here runs at 24.5%, with unemployment measured at 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $97,600 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $597 monthly, and 73.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 47390 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Randolph 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 47390

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union City, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47390.

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 47390, Union City, 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

5,310

Population

203.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47390?

38.9

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$50,417

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$26,878

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47390 ranks nationally

Union City, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,417 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,352

Total Housing Units

2,101

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$97,600

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 47390, employing approximately 1,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,411,000.

98

Businesses

1,015

Employees

$45.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 16 16.3%
Retail trade 14 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 14.3%
Construction 12 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 10 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%

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 47390 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 47390 ranks #2 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 47390 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 47390 ranks #3 of 4 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
45390 Union City, OH 3,461 4.2 mi
47382 Saratoga, IN 200 4.3 mi
47394 Winchester, IN 8,470 7.8 mi

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Pop: 8,470
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Pop: 2,914
47355 standard
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Pop: 2,885
47368 standard
Parker City, IN
Pop: 2,845
47380 standard
Ridgeville, IN
Pop: 2,004
47354 standard
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Pop: 1,129

Related Areas

Randolph County Union City, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47390 in? ▼
ZIP code 47390 (Union City) is located in Randolph County, Indiana. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47390? ▼
ZIP code 47390 in Union City, IN has a population of 5,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47390? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47390 is $50,417, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47390? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47390 is $97,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47390? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47390 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47390? ▼
ZIP code 47390 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47390? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47390 are: Manufacturing (16), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47390? ▼
In ZIP code 47390, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 47390? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47390 is 21.8 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 47390? ▼
In ZIP code 47390, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47390? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47390 is 24.5% 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.