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Delaware County, IN
10 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Delaware County, Indiana.
Population
112,280
Land area
392sq mi
People per sq mi
286
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Delaware County
Delaware County at a glance
- Delaware County is 50% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 92 counties in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $58,127 a year, 19% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,400 (36% below Indiana) and median rent is $906 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Muncie (64,751), Yorktown (11,699) and Albany (2,907).
Local data for Delaware County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes13
- Schools36
- Colleges4
- Libraries5
- Banks22
- Post Offices10
- Parks51
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants263
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities16
- Historic Places30
Housing and community stats
Delaware County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,127
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$139,400
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,353), Irish Americans (11,820), Mexican Americans (2,599).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
44,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
PPP loans
$178M
2,112 loans, 25,011 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$358K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Delaware County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
323
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delaware County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Delaware County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Delaware County, IN?
- Muncie is the largest city or town in Delaware County, with about 64,751 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Delaware County?
- Delaware County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47302, 47303, 47304, 47305, 47306.
- What is the population of Delaware County, IN?
- About 112,280 people live in Delaware County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Delaware County?
- Delaware County borders Madison County, Grant County, Henry County, Randolph County, Jay County, Blackford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023