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 High-density area
- $70,582
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47403 (Bloomington, IN) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.1 in 2023 to 259.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,085. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $239,700 (24% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,167; 54.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 47403 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 47403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomington, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47403.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Construction 63
Construction
63 establishments
- Retail trade 61
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 58
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
52 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 47403?
35.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
5.5%
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?
$70,582
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,431housing units
16,431
Total Housing Units
15,344
Occupied Units
1,087
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,700
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 47403 vs 47458 →
ZIP 47403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47403
Bloomington (47403)
30,955 residents
- 47408
Bloomington (47408)
24,776 residents
- 47404
Bloomington (47404)
21,026 residents
- 47462 4,871
Springville (47462)
4,871 residents
- 47406 4,730
Bloomington (47406)
4,730 residents
- 47405 4,427
Bloomington (47405)
4,427 residents
- 47459 3,795
Solsberry (47459)
3,795 residents
- 47434 76
Harrodsburg (47434)
76 residents
- 47458 36
Smithville (47458)
36 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47462
Springville (47462)
$93,785 median income
- 47459
Solsberry (47459)
$76,061 median income
- 47403
Bloomington (47403)
$70,582 median income
- 47404
Bloomington (47404)
$61,389 median income
- 47408
Bloomington (47408)
$45,644 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47403, 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 (30,955 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 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.
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