ZIP Code 47424

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Source:

Bloomfield · Greene County · Indiana

Population
9,525

20/sq mi

Median income
$72,558

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,200

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 43.6

Land area
476.3 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47424 in Bloomfield, Indiana has a population of 9,525. The median household income is $72,558, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $164,200, 41% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47424 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 476.3 square miles in Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana. The area is home to 9,525 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 47424 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47424 sits at $72,558 (1% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $35,181. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 47424 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 47424 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 47424

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,525

Population

476.3

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Bloomfield, 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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