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 Moderate-density area
- $66,058
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 43rd 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 average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,637. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $197,100 (2% above the average Indiana ZIP) and median rent is $859; 84.7% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Posey County, so 47631 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 47631?
52.0
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$36,637
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 47631 ranks among Indiana ZIPs
New Harmony, IN household income vs. every Indiana ZIP code
Median household income among 721 reporting Indiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,058 38th percentile higher than 38% of 721 Indiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
989housing units
989
Total Housing Units
901
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 47638
Wadesville (47638)
3,577 residents
- 47633
Poseyville (47633)
2,542 residents
- 47631
New Harmony (47631)
2,042 residents
- 62827 1,245
Crossville (62827)
1,245 residents
- 47616 364
Griffin (47616)
364 residents
- 62861 128
Maunie (62861)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 47631 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 47631 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47638
Wadesville (47638)
$93,958 median income
- 47616
Griffin (47616)
$79,375 median income
- 47633
Poseyville (47633)
$68,971 median income
- 47631
New Harmony (47631)
$66,058 median income
- 62827
Crossville (62827)
$52,550 median income
- 62861 $31,250
Maunie (62861)
$31,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 47631, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,042 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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