47406 ZIP Code — Bloomington, IN

Monroe County, Indiana

ZIP code 47406 is located in Bloomington, Indiana, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 8,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812/930.

About ZIP code 47406

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47406 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

8,631

population

0.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47406 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47406

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bloomington	Acceptable
Bloomington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47405 Bloomington (0.6 mi) 47408 Bloomington (5.7 mi) 47404 Bloomington (7.5 mi) 47401 Bloomington (7.6 mi) 47403 Bloomington (8.3 mi) 47429 Ellettsville (8.9 mi) 47468 Unionville (9.1 mi) 47433 Gosport (13.7 mi) 47459 Solsberry (14.3 mi) 47448 Nashville (15.3 mi) 47462 Springville (16.7 mi) 47436 Heltonville (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,631
Population density	14,629 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	0.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1751
Longitude	-86.5135
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812/930

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

8,631

Population

14,629

People per sq mi

19.3

Median age

Median household income

$10,743

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,219

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

68.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

3,380

15–19

3,496

793

20–24

821

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	0.6%
18 and over	8,579	99.4%
65 and over	1	0.0%
Median age	19.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.2%

Asian 10.6%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	7,017	80.2%
Asian	931	10.6%
Two or more races	411	4.7%
Black or African American	246	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	113	1.3%
Other race	23	0.3%

Household income

Under $10k 53.3%

$35k–$50k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	53.3%
$35k–$50k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,219
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	13.3%
Large apartment buildings	26.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	86.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	26.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.7%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	60.0%
No fuel used	26.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2	13.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	33.3%
Male householder, no spouse	8	53.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2	13.3%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.6%	98.6%
Married	0.8%	0.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.6%	0.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 2.8%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 59.6%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	68.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	2	0.0%
College / grad school	8,583	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 28.5%

Retail trade 13.2%

Other services 7.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	39.3%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	25.9%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	36.9%
Work from home	24.2%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 61.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 60.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.3%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.0%
High blood pressure	10.8%
High cholesterol	9.6%
Diabetes	1.7%
Heart disease	1.0%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	5.0%
Kidney disease	1.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.3%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	31.9%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	25.9%
Poor physical health	7.1%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	65.2%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.3%
Public insurance	7.7%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,631	100.0%
Spanish	263	3.0%
Other Indo-European	16	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	51	0.6%
Other languages	196	2.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,965	92.3%
Born in same state	7,873	91.2%
Born in different state	4,332	50.2%
Foreign born	92	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	666	7.7%
Not a US citizen	153	23.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	814	9.4%
Italian	529	6.1%
French	314	3.6%
English	164	1.9%
Norwegian	90	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	0.3%
Polish	17	0.2%
Irish	16	0.2%
German	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47406

What city is ZIP code 47406 in?

ZIP code 47406 is primarily assigned to Bloomington, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47406 in?

ZIP code 47406 falls within Monroe County, Indiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47406?

61% of residents in ZIP code 47406 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47406?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 47406?

ZIP code 47406 has an estimated population of 8,631 residents, with a density of 14,530 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47406 in?

ZIP code 47406 observes the EST timezone.