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Monroe County, IN
6 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Indiana.
Population
140,965
Land area
395sq mi
People per sq mi
357
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 87% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 92 counties in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $65,868 a year, 8% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,200 (31% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,193 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bloomington (80,049), Ellettsville (6,698) and Smithville-Sanders (3,299).
Local data for Monroe County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools40
- Colleges3
- Libraries3
- Banks39
- Post Offices9
- Parks76
- Grocery Stores40
- Restaurants410
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment17
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places25
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,868
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$285,200
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,193/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
49.5%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24,948), Irish Americans (16,286), Italian Americans (5,153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
$255M
2,884 loans, 33,914 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
390
Most often 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 zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, IN?
- Bloomington is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 80,049 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47401, 47403, 47404, 47405, 47406.
- What is the population of Monroe County, IN?
- About 140,965 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Morgan County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Owen County, Brown County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023