PlainZIP

New Harmony, IN · standard

ZIP Code 47631

Posey County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,042
13/sq mi
$66,058
Median income
$197,100
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Harmony pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 47631 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 47631 covers 155.9 square miles in New Harmony, Posey County, Indiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,042 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 47631 reports a modest median household income of $66,058 (10% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,637. Poverty here runs at 11.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $197,100 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $859 a month; 84.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Posey County, letting you compare 47631 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 47631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Harmony, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 47631.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47631, New Harmony, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,042

Population

155.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47631?

52.0

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,058

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$36,637

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 47631 ranks nationally

New Harmony, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,058 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

989

Total Housing Units

901

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$197,100

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 47631 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -10.7% 161
2020 +10.7% 178
2021 +24.9% 223
2022 +0.4% 224
2024 – 277

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 47631, employing approximately 339 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,349,000.

48

Businesses

339

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 8.3%
Finance and insurance 3 6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47631 vs 47616 →

ZIP 47631 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47631 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 47631 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 47631 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
47616 Griffin, IN 364 9.4 mi
47638 Wadesville, IN 3,577 7.7 mi
62861 Maunie, IL 128 8.0 mi
47633 Poseyville, IN 2,542 8.2 mi
62827 Crossville, IL 1,245 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Posey County

47620 standard
Mount Vernon, IN
Pop: 13,427
47638 standard
Wadesville, IN
Pop: 3,577
47633 standard
Poseyville, IN
Pop: 2,542
47612 standard
Cynthiana, IN
Pop: 861
47616 standard
Griffin, IN
Pop: 364

Related Areas

Posey County New Harmony, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47631 in? ▼
ZIP code 47631 (New Harmony) is located in Posey County, Indiana. Posey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/posey-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47631? ▼
ZIP code 47631 in New Harmony, IN has a population of 2,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 47631? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 47631 is $66,058, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 47631? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 47631 is $197,100, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47631? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 47631 is White at 94.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47631? ▼
ZIP code 47631 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 47631? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 47631 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 47631? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 47631 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47631? ▼
In ZIP code 47631, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 47631? ▼
In ZIP code 47631, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47631? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47631 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.