Yorktown, IN · standard
ZIP Code 47396
Delaware County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,030
- 85/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yorktown pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 85
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47396 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 47396 (Yorktown, IN) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 168.5 in 2023 to 178.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 47396 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yorktown, Delaware County, Indiana, home to 7,030 residents across 82.6 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
ZIP 47396 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,125 (6% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,296. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $175,000 (10% below the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $910; 89.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 47396 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 47396
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yorktown, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47396.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 47396, Yorktown, 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
7,030
Population
82.6
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47396?
39.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$78,125
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$38,296
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47396 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Yorktown, 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)
$78,125 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
3,093housing units
3,093
Total Housing Units
2,930
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,000
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$910
Median Rent
1970
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
179
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+79%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47396 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 124 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 143 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 159 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 168 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 179 |
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 124 business establishments in ZIP 47396, employing approximately 1,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,813,000.
124
Businesses
1,435
Employees
$66.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47396 vs 47334 →
ZIP 47396 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47304
Muncie (47304)
30,516 residents
- 47302
Muncie (47302)
27,592 residents
- 47303
Muncie (47303)
25,365 residents
- 46012
Anderson (46012)
19,414 residents
- 46001 10,459
Alexandria (46001)
10,459 residents
- 47396 7,030
Yorktown (47396)
7,030 residents
- 47306 6,189
Muncie (47306)
6,189 residents
- 46017 6,025
Anderson (46017)
6,025 residents
- 47305 4,106
Muncie (47305)
4,106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47396 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47396 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47396
Yorktown (47396)
$78,125 median income
- 47342
Gaston (47342)
$75,030 median income
- 46017
Anderson (46017)
$75,011 median income
- 47334
Daleville (47334)
$71,815 median income
- 46001
Alexandria (46001)
$70,962 median income
- 47304
Muncie (47304)
$63,215 median income
- 46012
Anderson (46012)
$58,041 median income
- 47302
Muncie (47302)
$47,837 median income
- 47303
Muncie (47303)
$47,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 47396 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47334 | Daleville, IN | 3,263 | 4.9 mi |
| 47304 | Muncie, IN | 30,516 | 4.2 mi |
| 47306 | Muncie, IN | 6,189 | 5.9 mi |
| 47305 | Muncie, IN | 4,106 | 6.9 mi |
| 47342 | Gaston, IN | 2,693 | 9.2 mi |
| 46012 | Anderson, IN | 19,414 | 6.3 mi |
| 47302 | Muncie, IN | 27,592 | 8.4 mi |
| 46001 | Alexandria, IN | 10,459 | 8.6 mi |
| 46017 | Anderson, IN | 6,025 | 9.3 mi |
| 47303 | Muncie, IN | 25,365 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47396, 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 (7,030 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 47396 in?
ZIP code 47396 (Yorktown) 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 47396?
ZIP code 47396 in Yorktown, IN has a population of 7,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47396?
The median household income in ZIP 47396 is $78,125, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47396?
The median home value in ZIP 47396 is $175,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47396?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47396 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47396?
ZIP code 47396 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47396?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47396 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Construction (17), Retail trade (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47396?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47396 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 47396?
In ZIP code 47396, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47396?
In ZIP code 47396, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47396?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47396 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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