| Official Zip Code Name | New Castle |
| Zip Code State | Indiana |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Henry |
| Area Code | 765 |
| Current Population: | 30243 |
| Racial Majority: | White 91.75% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 91% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $45465 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $47250 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 24.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1001 - 1129 ft. |
| Area | 151 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.93262600, -85.36682000 |
The current unemployment level in 47362 is 2.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 2.7% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 47362 increased to 30243 from 29453 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 47362 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 47362 public schools is White. 55.7% of students in 47362 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27158 | 91.75% | 28195 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 747 | 2.52% | 1016 | -26% |
| Hispanic | 575 | 1.94% | 521 | +10% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 103 | 0.35% | 44 | +134% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.53% | 100 | +56% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% | 2 | +100% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.04% | 19 | -37% |
| Two Or More Races | 346 | 2.85% | 346 | +144% |
| White | 91% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30243 | 29453 |
| Male Population | 51.60% | |
| Female Population | 48.40% | |
| Total Households | 11602 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 55.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 80.0% |
| Median Household Income | $45465 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 55.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 31.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.90% |
| 47362 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Indiana District 6 | Greg Pence | Republican |
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| 47362 Indiana State Assembly Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 54 | Thomas Saunders | Republican |
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| 47362 Indiana State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 26 | Mike Gaskill | Republican |
| 42 | Jean Leising | Republican |
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Zip Code 47362 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 16 | 19 | 28 | 37 | 48 | 58 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 32 | 22 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 33 | 37 | 48 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 38 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 2.27 | 2.23 | 3.01 | 4.05 | 4.72 | 4.51 | 4.37 | 3.68 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 3.63 | 2.81 | 41.06 |