Delaware County GIS Maps
Delaware County, Indiana, has 111,903 residents and covers 392.1 square miles. The population declined 4.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Delaware County is 18035.
Muncie is the county's largest population center. Delaware County also includes 12 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 29 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Delaware County Trends
- Population
- 111,903▾
- Median Home Value
- $127,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 14,238▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Delaware County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Delaware County Population
Delaware County had 111,903 residents in 2020. That was 4.9% lower than in 2010. Delaware County had 6,866 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 285 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Muncie, Muncie and Muncie.
Population Trend in Delaware County IN
Delaware County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Delaware County Zip Codes
Delaware County has 12 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Muncie (47304), Muncie (47302) and Muncie (47303). Muncie is the largest zip by population, with about 30,366 residents or 27% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 72% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Delaware County IN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47304 | Muncie | 30,366 | ▾ -0.5% |
| 47302 | Muncie | 25,704 | ▾ -6.8% |
| 47303 | Muncie | 24,069 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 47396 | Yorktown | 7,446 | ▴ 5.9% |
| 47306 | 47306 | 4,628 | ▾ -25.2% |
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Delaware County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Delaware County Demographics
Delaware County has a median age of 35.7, which makes the county a little younger than Indiana overall. About 18.3% of residents are under 18, while 17.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 28.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Delaware County IN
Median Age
35.7
Under 18
18.3%
Age 65+
17.4%
Bachelor's+
25.7%
Delaware County School Districts
Delaware County is served by 7 public school districts with 14,238 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Muncie Community Schools, Yorktown Community Schools and Delaware Community School Corporation. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Delaware County IN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Community Schools | 5,126 | 36% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Yorktown Community Schools | 2,793 | 19.6% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Delaware Community School Corporation | 2,581 | 18.1% | ▴ 1% |
| Liberty-Perry Community School Corporation | 1,161 | 8.2% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Daleville Community Schools | 988 | 6.9% | ▾ -1.5% |
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Delaware County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Delaware County Housing & Real Estate
Delaware County has a median home value of $127,600 and a median gross rent of $874. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Indiana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $181,450 and homes spent about 60 days on the market.
Delaware County Housing Mix
Delaware County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Delaware County Housing Trends
Delaware County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Delaware County, IN
Delaware County has 4,543 business listings across 659 categories. The largest categories in Delaware County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (194, 4.3%), Gas Stations (84, 1.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (72, 1.6%). The full Delaware County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Delaware County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Delaware County, IN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 194 | 4.3% |
| Gas Stations | 84 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 72 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 66 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 65 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 62 | 1.4% |
| Fast Food | 58 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 54 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 54 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 51 | 1.1% |
Delaware County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Muncie |
| T.I.S. College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Muncie |
| Yugo Muncie Varsity House | Accommodation | Muncie |
| Total Payroll Solution | Accountant | Muncie |
| Praire Creek Resevoir | Active Life | Selma |
| Ginger and Mint Acupuncture and Herb Clinic | Acupuncture | Muncie |
| Drug Rehab Muncie | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Muncie |
| The Excel Center | Adult Education | Muncie |
| Cirilla's | Adult Entertainment | Muncie |
| Star Press Media Group | Advertising Agency | Muncie |
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Delaware County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Delaware County Basemaps
Delaware County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Delaware County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Delaware County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.