| City: | Muncie, Indiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Ball State Univ, Ball State University |
| County: | Delaware County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:06:10 PM |
| Population: | 4,628 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 765 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 40.2065, -85.4081 |
| Land Area: | 0.264 sq mi |
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Ball State University operates under dedicated ZIP code 47306 on its main campus in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. Founded in 1918 after the Ball brothers, local industrialists who produced the famous Ball canning jars, purchased a defunct school and donated it to the state, the university has grown into one of Indiana's major public research institutions. The 731-acre campus includes 109 buildings and offers approximately 120 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate degrees. This unique postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
Census data reveals the residential character of this university ZIP code: population of 4,628 with a median age of just 19.6 years, reflecting its predominantly student population. Remarkably, 99% of residents live in group quarters, primarily dormitories and student housing. Postal records show 94 ZIP+4 codes routing to facilities including the Ball State Book Store, Burris Laboratory School, and WIPB-TV, the university's public television station. The campus spans approximately 0.19 square miles within this designation. Muncie is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 4,628 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 22 |
| Establishments: | 7 |
| Employment: | 77 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 47306 has 4,628 residents and 10 households (average 3.60 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 38.5% male and 61.5% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,628Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,796Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17,530.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,227 | 5,508 | 5,519 | 5,460 | 5,365 | 5,256 | 5,026 | 4,982 | 5,096 | 5,191 | 4,596 | 4,059 | 3,866 | 3,796 |
| Decennial Census | 6,189 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,628 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,180 | 593 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,028 | 804 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3,208 | 1,397 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 3,598 | 74.00% |
| Black: | 522 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic:* | 335 | 6.89% |
| Asian: | 105 | 2.16% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 300 | 6.17% |
| Total: | 4,862 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,783 | 38.53% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 2,845 | 61.47% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 4,628 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,615 | 95.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 41 | 1.08% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 71 | 1.87% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 69 | 3.69% |
| Total Population: | 3,796 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,656 | 96.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 140 | 3.69% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($70,051), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $13,555 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $13,555 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 39.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $5,625 | $6,302 | $6,150 | $6,289 | $6,534 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,250 | $13,365 | $13,393 | $13,555 |
| Median Female Income | $45,329 | $48,009 | $48,074 | $33,209 | $6,940 | $7,454 | $7,179 | $7,326 | $10,670 | $11,293 | $10,764 | $11,500 | $11,250 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,339 | 35.27% |
| Unemployed: | 143 | 3.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,314 | 60.96% |
| Total: | 3,796 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 255 | 19.04% |
| Service: | 586 | 43.76% |
| Sales and Office: | 359 | 26.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 1.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 121 | 9.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,339 | 100% |
In 2024, 93.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (28.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 14.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 6.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 42 | 67.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 25.81% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 62 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 58 | 93.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,250 | 81.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 543 | 13.66% |
| No Insurance: | 181 | 4.55% |
| Total: | 3,974 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,793 | 95.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,796 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,796 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 47306 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $4,496,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 333Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,137,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,496,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 70Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 47306 is located in Delaware County, Indiana, within the Muncie, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34620) and Indiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 117,671 people, about 3.93% of whom live in ZIP Code 47306. It covers 0.264 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Muncie, INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 117,671Source: Census |
| MSA: | Muncie, IN MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.264 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1924.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1851876Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Muncie city; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 47306 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.