47832 ZIP Code — Bloomingdale, IN

Parke County, Indiana

ZIP code 47832 is located in Bloomingdale, Indiana, within Parke County. It covers approximately 43.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 765.

About ZIP code 47832

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,261. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47832 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,169

population

43.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloomingdale	Acceptable
Bloomingdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47862 Montezuma (2.9 mi) 47872 Rockville (6.1 mi) 47854 Hillsdale (7.4 mi) 47859 Marshall (7.7 mi) 47952 Kingman (8.2 mi) 47847 Dana (9.8 mi) 47928 Cayuga (10.1 mi) 47842 Clinton (13.9 mi) 47874 Rosedale (14.3 mi) 47989 Waveland (15.5 mi) 47949 Hillsboro (16 mi) 47974 Perrysville (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,169
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	43.54 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.8363
Longitude	-87.2860
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	765

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.5%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,169

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$89,261

Median household income

$44,014

Per capita income

$123,300

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

436

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	22.9%
18 and over	901	77.1%
65 and over	271	23.2%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,168	99.9%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	44.2%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	37.0%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	16.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	5.5%	2.5%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	23.2%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$89,261

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,300
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	80.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	32.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	17.1%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Wood	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	286	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	71	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	87	18.9%
Households with children under 18	110	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	43.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	15.3%
Married	62.6%	59.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.9%
Widowed	2.5%	10.8%
Divorced	14.1%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	8.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	157	67.1%
High school	36	15.4%
College / grad school	21	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Construction 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 0.2%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 69.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,110	95.0%
Spanish	37	3.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	3.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,169	100.0%
Born in same state	1,169	100.0%
Born in different state	882	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	17.5%
French	158	13.5%
Italian	94	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	4%
Polish	14	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	78.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47832

What city is ZIP code 47832 in?

ZIP code 47832 is primarily assigned to Bloomingdale, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47832 in?

ZIP code 47832 falls within Parke County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47832 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 47832 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 47832 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 47832 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 47832 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 47832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47832?

The median home value in ZIP code 47832 is $123,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 47832 in?

ZIP code 47832 observes the EST timezone.