ZIP Code 47631
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New Harmony · Posey County · Indiana
- Population
- 2,042
- Median income
- $66,058
- Median home value
- $197,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 155.9 sq mi
13/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 52
Chicago
ZIP code 47631 in New Harmony, Indiana has a population of 2,042. The median household income is $66,058, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $197,100, 29% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 47631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.9 square miles in New Harmony, Posey County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,042 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47631 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47631 sits at $66,058 (10% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $36,637. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $197,100 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is —. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Posey County, so you can benchmark 47631 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 47631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,637
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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