ZIP Code 47429
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Ellettsville · Monroe County · Indiana
- Population
- 7,986
- Median income
- $92,378
- Median home value
- $246,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 63.8 sq mi
125/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 47429 in Ellettsville, Indiana has a population of 7,986. The median household income is $92,378, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $246,800, 11% below the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.8 square miles in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana. The area is home to 7,986 residents, producing a population density of 125 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 47429 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47429 sits at $92,378 (25% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,054. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $246,800 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $797 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 47429 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 47429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47429.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47429, Ellettsville, 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
7,986
Population
63.8
Area (sq mi)
125
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 47429?
39.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$92,378
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$41,054
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,026
Total Housing Units
2,767
Occupied Units
259
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,800
Median Home Value
+28% vs state
$797
Median Rent
1987
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 47429 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 193 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 219 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 230 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 248 |
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 95 business establishments in ZIP 47429, employing approximately 1,621 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,181,000.
95
Businesses
1,621
Employees
$73.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.3% |
| Information | 4 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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