PlainZIP

Ellettsville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47429

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

7,986
125/sq mi
$92,378
Median income
$246,800
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ellettsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47429 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47429 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana, home to 7,986 residents across 63.8 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.

ZIP 47429 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,378 (25% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,054. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Median home value sits at $246,800 (28% above the state average), median rent at $797 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 47429 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 47429

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellettsville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47429.

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 47429, Ellettsville, 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

7,986

Population

63.8

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47429?

39.4

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

How ZIP 47429 ranks nationally

Ellettsville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,378 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47429 vs 47464 →

ZIP 47429 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 47429 ranks #2 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 47429 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 47429 ranks the highest of 4 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
47464 Stinesville, IN 198 2.6 mi
47404 Bloomington, IN 21,026 4.0 mi
47433 Gosport, IN 4,025 6.0 mi
47406 Bloomington, IN 4,730 8.5 mi
47405 Bloomington, IN 4,427 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

47401 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 41,011
47403 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 30,955
47408 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 24,776
47404 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 21,026
47406 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 4,730
47405 standard
Bloomington, IN
Pop: 4,427

Related Areas

Monroe County Ellettsville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47429 in? ▼
ZIP code 47429 (Ellettsville) 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 47429? ▼
ZIP code 47429 in Ellettsville, IN has a population of 7,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47429? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47429 is $92,378, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47429? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47429 is $246,800, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47429? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47429 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47429? ▼
ZIP code 47429 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47429? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47429 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47429? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47429 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 47429? ▼
In ZIP code 47429, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47429? ▼
In ZIP code 47429, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47429? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47429 is 7.1% 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.