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 High-density area
- $92,378
- Median income Above-median income area
- $246,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 47429 (Ellettsville, IN) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.9 in 2023 to 247.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,054. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,800 (28% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $797.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 47429 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$41,054
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47429 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
Ellettsville, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$92,378 Top 14% higher than 86% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,026housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 47404
Bloomington (47404)
21,026 residents
- 47429 7,986
Ellettsville (47429)
7,986 residents
- 47406 4,730
Bloomington (47406)
4,730 residents
- 47405 4,427
Bloomington (47405)
4,427 residents
- 47433 4,025
Gosport (47433)
4,025 residents
- 47464 198
Stinesville (47464)
198 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47429 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47429 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47429
Ellettsville (47429)
$92,378 median income
- 47464
Stinesville (47464)
$64,464 median income
- 47404
Bloomington (47404)
$61,389 median income
- 47433
Gosport (47433)
$59,520 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47429, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,986 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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