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Bloomington, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47403

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

30,955
138/sq mi
$70,582
Median income
$239,700
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomington pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, with 30,955 residents across 224.0 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,582 (4% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,085. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $239,700 (24% above the state average), median rent at $1,167 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 47403 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 47403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomington, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47403.

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 47403, Bloomington, 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

30,955

Population

224.0

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47403?

35.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$70,582

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$35,085

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47403 ranks nationally

Bloomington, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,582 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,431

Total Housing Units

15,344

Occupied Units

1,087

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$239,700

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1990

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47403 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 181
2021 +12.4% 204
2022 +14.7% 233
2023 +4.1% 243
2024 +6.8% 260

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 634 business establishments in ZIP 47403, employing approximately 20,469 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,226,985,000.

634

Businesses

20,469

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 170 26.8%
Construction 63 9.9%
Retail trade 61 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 58 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.4%
Finance and insurance 33 5.2%
Manufacturing 26 4.1%
Wholesale trade 22 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 22 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.0%
Educational services 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Information 6 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.5%

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 47403 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 47403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47403 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 47403 ranks #3 of 5 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
47458 Smithville, IN 36 5.7 mi
47434 Harrodsburg, IN 76 6.1 mi
47404 Bloomington, IN 21,026 9.4 mi
47462 Springville, IN 4,871 9.1 mi
47459 Solsberry, IN 3,795 7.7 mi
47405 Bloomington, IN 4,427 7.6 mi
47406 Bloomington, IN 4,730 8.2 mi
47408 Bloomington, IN 24,776 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

47401 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 41,011
47408 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 24,776
47404 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 21,026
47429 standard
Ellettsville, IN
Pop: 7,986
47406 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 4,730
47405 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 4,427

Related Areas

Monroe County Bloomington, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47403 in? ▼
ZIP code 47403 (Bloomington) is located in Monroe County, Indiana. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47403? ▼
ZIP code 47403 in Bloomington, IN has a population of 30,955 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47403 is $70,582, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47403 is $239,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47403 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47403? ▼
ZIP code 47403 has 634 business establishments employing approximately 20,469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47403 are: Health care and social assistance (170), Construction (63), Retail trade (61). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47403 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 47403? ▼
In ZIP code 47403, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 47403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47403 is 20.5 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 47403? ▼
In ZIP code 47403, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47403 is 17.1% 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.