PlainZIP

Bloomington, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47408

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

24,776
144/sq mi
$45,644
Median income
$346,900
Median home value
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47408 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47408 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, with 24,776 residents across 172.1 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47408 reports a modest median household income of $45,644 (38% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,302. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $346,900 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 35.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 47408 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 47408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomington, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47408.

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 47408, 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

24,776

Population

172.1

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47408?

23.3

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$45,644

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$35,302

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47408 ranks nationally

Bloomington, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,644 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,129

Total Housing Units

9,641

Occupied Units

1,488

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.8%
Renter 64.2%

$346,900

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$1,215

Median Rent

1978

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47408 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 183
2021 +10.3% 202
2022 +11.3% 225
2023 +8.0% 243
2024 +3.2% 251

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 311 business establishments in ZIP 47408, employing approximately 3,327 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,353,000.

311

Businesses

3,327

Employees

$93.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 77 24.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 10.6%
Retail trade 32 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.7%
Construction 24 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.5%
Finance and insurance 13 4.2%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Information 8 2.6%
Manufacturing 7 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 47408 vs 47406 →

ZIP 47408 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 47408 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 47408 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 47408 ranks #5 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
47406 Bloomington, IN 4,730 4.5 mi
47468 Unionville, IN 1,250 4.4 mi
47405 Bloomington, IN 4,427 5.2 mi
47404 Bloomington, IN 21,026 6.7 mi
47401 Bloomington, IN 41,011 10.0 mi
47403 Bloomington, IN 30,955 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

47401 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 41,011
47403 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 30,955
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 47408 in? ▼
ZIP code 47408 (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 47408? ▼
ZIP code 47408 in Bloomington, IN has a population of 24,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47408? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47408 is $45,644, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47408? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47408 is $346,900, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47408? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47408 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47408? ▼
ZIP code 47408 has 311 business establishments employing approximately 3,327 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47408? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47408 are: Accommodation and food services (77), Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47408? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47408 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 47408? ▼
In ZIP code 47408, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% 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 47408? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47408 is 18.6 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 47408? ▼
In ZIP code 47408, approximately 35.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47408? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47408 is 33.8% 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.