47303 ZIP Code — Muncie, IN
Delaware County, Indiana
ZIP code 47303 is located in Muncie, Indiana, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 58.02 square miles and serves a population of 24,393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.
About ZIP code 47303
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $38,355. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
24,393
population
58.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
47303 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 47303
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Muncie | Acceptable |
| Muncie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
47338 Eaton (4.3 mi)
47306 Muncie (5.4 mi)
47304 Muncie (5.6 mi)
47320 Albany (5.8 mi)
47305 Muncie (5.8 mi)
47342 Gaston (7.2 mi)
47396 Yorktown (9.5 mi)
47302 Muncie (10.4 mi)
47383 Selma (10.4 mi)
47368 Parker City (11.4 mi)
47334 Daleville (11.8 mi)
47336 Dunkirk (11.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,393 |
| Population density | 420 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 18 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2790 |
| Longitude | -85.3717 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 765 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.0% | 53.6% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.3% | 30.4% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 13.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
24,393
Population
420
People per sq mi
29.7
Median age
$38,355
Median household income
$24,756
Per capita income
$96,400
Median home value
$860
Median monthly rent
52.6%
Home ownership
30.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
6,655
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
524
Under 5
559
528
5–9
563
485
10–14
518
815
15–19
869
2,947
20–24
3,141
1,180
25–34
1,258
1,312
35–44
1,399
1,023
45–54
1,091
525
55–59
560
741
60–64
791
997
65–74
1,062
454
75–84
484
274
85+
293
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,784 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 20,609 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,564 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 29.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.9%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,271 | 81.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,741 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 912 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 371 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 235 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 209 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.0% | 53.6% | 42.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.3% | 30.4% | 32.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.0% | 13.1% | 19.8% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
10.1%
$10k–$15k
7.9%
$15k–$25k
15.9%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $38,355 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.2%
$50k–$100k
35.2%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,400 |
| Median rent / month | $860 |
| Owner occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter occupied | 47.4% |
| Vacant | 11.2% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.5% |
| Electricity | 33.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,048 | 29.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,018 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,508 | 24.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,620 | 35.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,383 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,443 | 24.0% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.7% | 46.7% |
| Married | 33.3% | 32.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
32.9%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 301 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 0.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,709 | 19.9% |
| High school | 775 | 9.0% |
| College / grad school | 5,723 | 66.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.6%
Retail trade
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Professional & management
6.7%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 21.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 6.0% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.8 |
Poverty
All people
30.1%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
32.7%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
31.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 56.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.1% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 992 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,310 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 140 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 70 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,094 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 24,040 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,045 | 78.1% |
| Foreign born | 54 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 299 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 132 | 44.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,846 | 11.7% |
| French | 2,337 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 1,594 | 6.5% |
| English | 327 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.1% |
| German | 12 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.8% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47303
What city is ZIP code 47303 in?
ZIP code 47303 is primarily assigned to Muncie, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47303 in?
ZIP code 47303 falls within Delaware County, Indiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47303?
30% of residents in ZIP code 47303 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47303?
The median home value in ZIP code 47303 is $96,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47303?
The median household income in ZIP code 47303 is $38,355, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 47303?
ZIP code 47303 has an estimated population of 24,393 residents, with a density of 420 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 47303 in?
ZIP code 47303 observes the EST timezone.