ZIP Code 47362 - New Castle Indiana
Overview
ZIP Code 47362 is located in New Castle Indiana. Portions of 47362 are also in Cadiz and Spiceland and Westwood and Greensboro and Millville and Henry Township (Henry County) and Liberty Township (Henry County) and Prairie Township (Henry County) and Harrison Township (Henry County) and Franklin Township (Henry County) and Greensboro Township and Jefferson Township (Henry County) and Dudley Township and Spiceland Township and Blue River Township (Henry County) and Stoney Creek Township (Henry County). 47362 is entirely within Henry County. Regionally, 47362 is located in Metro Indianapolis.
ZIP Code 47362 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | New Castle |
| Primary County | Henry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 29,377 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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47362 Demographics
47362 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 47362 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 47362 is White. The current unemployment level in 47362 is 3.6%.
| Population | 29,377 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 194 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,336 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,628 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $488,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.6% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.88% |
47362 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,151 | 93.41% |
| Black | 1,151 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic | 600 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
47362 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,172 | 93.57% |
| Black | 50 | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
47362 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,315 | 7.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,858 | 10.33% |
| High School Diploma | 7,137 | 39.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 282 | 1.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,032 | 11.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,704 | 15.03% |
| Associates Degree | 1,538 | 8.55% |
| Masters Degree | 943 | 5.24% |
| Professional Degree | 101 | 0.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 80 | 0.44% |
47362 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.93262482, -85.36682892 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 47362 | CadizSpicelandWestwoodGreensboroMillvilleHenry Township (Henry County)Liberty Township (Henry County)Prairie Township (Henry County)Harrison Township (Henry County)Franklin Township (Henry County)Greensboro TownshipJefferson Township (Henry County)Dudley TownshipSpiceland TownshipBlue River Township (Henry County)Stoney Creek Township (Henry County) |
| Region | Metro Indianapolis |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New Castle, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 151 Square Miles |
47362 Schools
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47362 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 55f - Whitewater Interlobate Area | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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