47362 ZIP Code
New Castle, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 47362 |
| City/Town: | New Castle |
| County: | Henry |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,377 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,252 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,164 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,571 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,100 |
| Land Area: | 147.7 sq miles
382.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.7 sq miles
4.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9320, -85.3696 |
Population Information (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,377 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,846 | 53.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,531 | 46.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,319 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,865 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,468 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,555 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,923 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,830 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,654 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,170 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,053 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,162 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,098 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,817 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 463 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $766 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,571 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,913 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,658 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,961 | 72.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,952 | 27.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,247 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 606 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,466 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,358 | 44.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,827 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,736 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,180 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,074 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (47362 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,252 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,123 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,434 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,164 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,386 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,820 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 534 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,902 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,589 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,636 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 584 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,930 | 91.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,142 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 178 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 192 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 912 | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 409 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 608 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 480 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (47362 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 556 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 673 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,191 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,021 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,493 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,413 | 22.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,632 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,347 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 306 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 281 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (47362 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,272 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,176 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 241 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 731 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (47362 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 94 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 721 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,386 | 20.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 256 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,292 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 457 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 655 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 741 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,413 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 755 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 612 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 356 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,557 | 83.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,221 | 55.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,364 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,797 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (47362 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,604 | 69.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,248 | 38.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,314 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 860 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 309 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,385 | 12.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (47362 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,898 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 314 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 561 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 476 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 217 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 112 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 475 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 491 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (47362 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 128 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 824 | 6.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,292 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 523 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,420 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,737 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,971 | 15.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,491 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,179 | 25.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (47362 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 189 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,121 | 8.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,822 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,556 | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,602 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 281 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (47362 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,910 | 63.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 992 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,615 | 24.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 122 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 168 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (47362 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 617 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,662 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,961 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,673 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (47362 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,103 | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,207 | 27.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,687 | 21.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,131 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,143 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 419 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 218 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 53 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (47362 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $995 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $466 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $766 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,913 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,943 | 45.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,601 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,199 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,155 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,906 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,579 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (47362 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,441 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,740 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,569 | 41.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 432 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,372 | 17.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,690 | 20.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (47362 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,421 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 309 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 494 | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,494 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,295 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 829 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,724 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,295 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,354 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,355 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 379 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,319 | 62.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,657 | 30.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (47362 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,366 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,772 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,058 | 54.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,714 | 45.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 326 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (47362 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,031 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 346 | 177.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 346 | 177.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 346 | 177.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 13.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 142 | 72.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 13.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (47362 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,058 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,484 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 574 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 374 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 63 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 93 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (47362 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,913 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,022 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
New Castle, IN47362