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 Moderate-density area
- $50,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47390 (Union City, IN) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,878. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,600 (50% below the average Indiana ZIP), and median rent is $597; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 47390 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 47390
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union City, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47390.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47390?
38.9
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$50,417
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,878
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 47390 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Union City, 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)
$50,417 10th percentile higher than 10% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Indiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,352housing units
2,352
Total Housing Units
2,101
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,600
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47394
Winchester (47394)
8,470 residents
- 47390
Union City (47390)
5,310 residents
- 45390
Union City (45390)
3,461 residents
- 47382 200
Saratoga (47382)
200 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47390 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47390 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47394
Winchester (47394)
$59,913 median income
- 45390
Union City (45390)
$52,150 median income
- 47390
Union City (47390)
$50,417 median income
- 47382
Saratoga (47382)
$48,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47390, 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 (5,310 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 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.
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