ZIP Code 47406

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Bloomington · Monroe County · Indiana

Population
4,730

8,227/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
60.0%

Median age 19.1

Land area
0.6 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47406 in Bloomington, Indiana has a population of 4,730. 60.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. The area is home to 4,730 residents, producing a population density of 8,227 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47406 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47406 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,336. The poverty rate stands at 55.3% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,219 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 47406 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47406, Bloomington, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,730

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

8,227

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47406?

19.1

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$4,336

Per Capita Income

55.3%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

14.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

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

What does housing look like?

21

Total Housing Units

15

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$1,219

Median Rent

2013

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 47406, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,153,000.

37

Businesses

144

Employees

$15.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 33 89.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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 47406 vs 47405 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47405 Bloomington, IN 4,427 0.7 mi
47408 Bloomington, IN 24,776 4.5 mi
47458 Smithville, IN 36 7.4 mi
47404 Bloomington, IN 21,026 4.9 mi
47401 Bloomington, IN 41,011 7.2 mi
47403 Bloomington, IN 30,955 8.2 mi
47429 Ellettsville, IN 7,986 8.5 mi
47468 Unionville, IN 1,250 8.9 mi
47464 Stinesville, IN 198 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47406 in?
ZIP code 47406 (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 47406?
ZIP code 47406 in Bloomington, IN has a population of 4,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47406 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47406?
ZIP code 47406 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47406?
In ZIP code 47406, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 47406?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47406 is 14.8 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47406?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47406 is 55.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bloomington, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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