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Bloomington, IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47405, 47406.

Population

80,049

Land area

23.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,443

ZIP codes

2

Bloomington and its ZIP codes

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Bloomington at a glance

  • Bloomington is about 18 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 7th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $50,465, 30% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,400 (47% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,200 a month.

Local data for Bloomington, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bloomington, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,465

Poverty rate

29.8%

Median home value

$321,400

Median rent

$1,200/mo

Homeownership

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

58.8%

Median age

25.1

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,508), Irish Americans (8,180), Italian Americans (3,143).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Bloomington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,402

67,767 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,402

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$825M

FY 2026, $5,902 per person

PPP loans

$314K

7 loans, 24 jobs reported

Monroe County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Bloomington, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.7%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit3.6%
  • Walked10.8%
  • Bicycle1.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home18.2%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bloomington, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

390

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

169

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 21°F

49.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bloomington, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.0%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

8.0%

U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

ZIP codes in Bloomington

2 in or overlapping Bloomington. Population shown

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Cities near Bloomington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EllettsvilleTown7.6 mi5.2
Smithville-SandersCensus-designated place8.1 mi10.7
StanfordCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.8
HarrodsburgCensus-designated place11 mi4.3
StinesvilleTown11 mi0.1
HelmsburgCensus-designated place14 mi1.3
JudahCensus-designated place15 mi1.2
SolsberryCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
GosportTown15 mi0.4
NashvilleTown15 mi1.6
ParagonTown16 mi0.3
SpencerTown16 mi1.7
Browns CrossingCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
NeedmoreCensus-designated place17 mi0.6
MartinsvilleCity17 mi9.2
AvocaCensus-designated place17 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bloomington, IN in?
Bloomington is in Monroe County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Bloomington, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bloomington include 47405, 47406.
What is the population of Bloomington, IN?
About 80,049 people live in Bloomington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bloomington?
Nearby places include Ellettsville (7.6 mi), Smithville-Sanders (8.1 mi), Stanford (9.8 mi), Harrodsburg (11 mi), Stinesville (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023