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Muncie, IN — ZIP 47305

Population: 3,556 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47305 (Muncie, IN) is $86,843 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $92,500 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $841/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$86,843

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$86,843
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+134.0%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$89,897
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$92,500
Median list price
$97,450
Median price per sqft
$74
1-year sale-price change
-15.9%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
90.3%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+4.7%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$841/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Excel Center - Muncie, Muncie Community Schools
Schools include
Excel Center - Muncie, Muncie Central High School, East Washington Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Contamination (16.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Highest AQI recorded (year)
121

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,949
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,838

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASCENSION ST VINCENT ANDERSON, INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANDERSON AND MADISON COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-150 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
71.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$634
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,443
Average weekly wage
$945
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 47305State medianUS median
Median home value$86,843$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$92,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$841/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$634$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 47305?
$86,843.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47305?
$92,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47305?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47305?
Typical rent: $841/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47305?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 47305 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47305?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47305?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47305?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47305?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 47305 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 47305?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47305?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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