City

Bloomington, IN

8 ZIP codes  ·  Monroe County  ·  Indiana

👥129,373Population
💰$60,732Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$278,360Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.3%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 3.8%Asian: 7.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Black3.8%
Asian7.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
26%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.16
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads58.3% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma336 (0.5%)
HS Graduate13,016 (19.1%)
Some College7,028 (10.3%)
Associates8,887 (13%)
Bachelors4,941 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree34,049 (49.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 49.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate49.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.5%Renter: 51.5%Tenure
Owner48.5%
Renter51.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,732 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$278,360 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,159/mo
Total Housing Units60,009
Vacant Units6,058

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Bloomington, IN

Bloomington is a city in Indiana, located in Monroe County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 129,373 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.59 years.

Economically, Bloomington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,731 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bloomington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,360, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,158 per month.

The population of Bloomington is well-educated. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.68%).

Bloomington, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bloomington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47401 40,084 $65,643 $333,100 $1,181 7.0% 66.7% 54.1%
47403 34,410 $68,703 $222,000 $1,114 4.6% 47.4% 55.6%
47404 23,614 $54,674 $243,500 $1,159 4.1% 51.5% 55.6%
47408 21,660 $45,584 $304,600 $1,177 6.1% 64.0% 38.2%