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 Name | New Castle |
| Primary County | Henry County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 29,377 |
| Area Code(s) | 765 |
| Current Time | EST |
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 4.2%.
| Population | 29,377 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 194 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,336 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,628 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $488,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 88.88% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | 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% |
| Coordinates | 39.93262482,-85.36682892 |
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| Cities/Towns in 47362 | Cadiz, Spiceland, Westwood, Greensboro, Millville, Henry Township (Henry County), Liberty Township (Henry County), Prairie Township (Henry County), Harrison Township (Henry County), Franklin Township (Henry County), Greensboro Township, Jefferson Township (Henry County), Dudley Township, Spiceland Township, Blue River Township (Henry County), Stoney Creek Township (Henry County) |
| Region | Metro Indianapolis |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New Castle, IN |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Area | 151 Square Miles |
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| 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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