47305 Zip Code Profile

47305 is a suburban zip code in Muncie, Indiana. Median household income here ($18,496) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly single. The average house value here ($53,800) is lower than in the Muncie metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $29,158/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 47305 is $24,844.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 47305 earn an average of $24,566/year. Women earn only $11,890/year.

1,925 people in 47305 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 47305? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.2 minutes.

The median age here is 34. There are 2,179 men and 1,927 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 33.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,470 people (out of the 4,106 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,745 homes, and 363 businesses every day. 144 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

47305 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ankara, Turkey!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 950 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,106
• White Population: 3,374
• Black Population: 713
• Hispanic Population: 116
• Asian Population: 25
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 98
• Male Population: 2,179
• Female Population: 1,927
• Median Age: 34
• Median Age of Males: 34
• Median Age of Females: 33

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Indiana
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Muncie IN
• County: Delaware
• City: Muncie
• Longitude: -85.4
• Latitude: 40.2
• Elevation: 951 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 765

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,899
• Drive alone: 1,313
• Carpool: 278
• Public transit: 137
• Ride bikes or walk: 144


• Average commute time: 17.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 98
•    5 - 9: 401
•    10 - 14: 421
•    15 - 19: 438
•    20 - 24: 201
•    25 - 29: 51
•    30 - 34: 108
•    35 - 39: 23
•    40 - 44: 5
•    45 - 59: 67
•    60 - 89: 42
•    90 plus: 44

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $53,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $21,029
• Businesses: 243
• Employees: 3,260
• Annual Payroll: $130,160,000
• Average Family Income: $29,158
• Median Family Income: $18,496
• Average Income for Men: $24,566
• Average Income for Women: $11,890

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 5550.0
• Sr Senator: Daniel Coats (R)
• Jr Senator: Joe Donnelly (D)
• US House Representative: Luke Messer (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 035
• State FIPS Code: 18

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View all schools in Muncie

Primary Schools

Washington Carver Elementary

1000 E Washington

Muncie, IN 47305

(765) 747-5434

High Schools

Muncie Central High School

801 N Walnut St

Muncie, IN 47305

(765) 747-5260