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Muncie, IN
City in Delaware County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47302, 47303, 47304, 47305, 47306.
Population
64,751
Land area
27.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,363
ZIP codes
5
Muncie and its ZIP codes
Muncie at a glance
- Muncie is about 12 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $44,471, 38% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (55% below Indiana) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Muncie, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools16
- Colleges2
- Libraries4
- Banks19
- Post Offices2
- Parks35
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants229
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Muncie, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,471
Poverty rate
29.2%
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,337), Irish Americans (6,832), Mexican Americans (1,939).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Muncie.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
$19.9M
230 loans, 2,820 jobs reported
How people get to work
Muncie, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muncie, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly 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 zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Muncie, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Muncie
5 in or overlapping Muncie. Population shown
Cities near Muncie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SelmaTown | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| CowanCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| YorktownTown | 7.1 mi | 31.9 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| EatonTown | 8.8 mi | 3.7 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Parker CityTown | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| GastonTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SpringportTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| DalevilleTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| AlbanyTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddletownTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muncie, IN in?
- Muncie is in Delaware County, Indiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Muncie, IN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Muncie include 47302, 47303, 47304, 47305, 47306.
- What is the population of Muncie, IN?
- About 64,751 people live in Muncie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muncie?
- Nearby places include Royerton (4.8 mi), Selma (5.9 mi), Cowan (6.3 mi), Yorktown (7.1 mi), Oakville (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023