Bloomington, IN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 47401 serves a portion of Bloomington, Indiana, within Monroe County. This community is home to approximately 27,237 residents, with a median age of 27.8 years. The median household income of $68,027 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $333,332 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Bloomington is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 54% and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 47401 reflects the economic character of Monroe County in Indiana.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 27,237 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,653 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $68,027 | ↑ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $333,332 | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.3% | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 54% | ↑ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.8 yrs | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,711 | — |