PlainZIP

Bloomfield, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47424

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

9,525
20/sq mi
$72,558
Median income
$164,200
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bloomfield pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47424 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47424 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, home to 9,525 residents across 476.3 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47424 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,558 (1% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,181. Poverty here runs at 10.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 47424 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greene County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 47424

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomfield, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47424.

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 47424, Bloomfield, 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

9,525

Population

476.3

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47424?

43.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$72,558

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$35,181

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 47424 ranks nationally

Bloomfield, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,558 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,200

Total Housing Units

3,764

Occupied Units

436

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1980

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47424 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 152
2021 +10.2% 167
2022 +18.2% 198
2023 +5.1% 208
2024 -0.3% 207

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 47424, employing approximately 1,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,155,000.

172

Businesses

1,393

Employees

$60.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 32 18.6%
Retail trade 24 13.9%
Construction 19 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.1%
Finance and insurance 13 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.8%
Manufacturing 8 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.9%
Utilities 4 2.3%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%

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 47424 vs 47457 →

ZIP 47424 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 47424 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 47424 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 47424 ranks #2 of 6 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
47457 Scotland, IN 134 8.0 mi
47522 Crane, IN 246 9.4 mi
47453 Owensburg, IN 498 8.5 mi
47459 Solsberry, IN 3,795 9.1 mi
47449 Newberry, IN 413 9.6 mi
47471 Worthington, IN 2,727 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

47441 standard
Linton, IN
Pop: 9,269
47438 standard
Jasonville, IN
Pop: 4,798
47459 standard
Solsberry, IN
Pop: 3,795
47471 standard
Worthington, IN
Pop: 2,727
47443 standard
Lyons, IN
Pop: 1,233
47465 standard
Switz City, IN
Pop: 750

Related Areas

Greene County Bloomfield, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47424 in? ▼
ZIP code 47424 (Bloomfield) is located in Greene County, Indiana. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47424? ▼
ZIP code 47424 in Bloomfield, IN has a population of 9,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47424? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47424 is $72,558, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47424? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47424 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47424? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47424 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47424? ▼
ZIP code 47424 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 1,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47424? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47424 are: Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (24), Construction (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47424? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47424 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 47424? ▼
In ZIP code 47424, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 47424? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 47424 is 32.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47424? ▼
In ZIP code 47424, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47424? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47424 is 10.8% 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.