ZIP Code 47863

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New Goshen · Vigo County · Indiana

Population
205

94/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
29.3%

Median age 39.5

Land area
2.2 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47863 in New Goshen, Indiana has a population of 205. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 47863 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in New Goshen, Vigo County, Indiana. The area is home to 205 residents, producing a population density of 94 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47863 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47863 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,741. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47863 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vigo County, so you can benchmark 47863 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 →

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 47863, New Goshen, 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

205

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47863?

39.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 16.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$26,741

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

86

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1956

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
47884 Universal, IN 229 2.1 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 2.2 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 5.0 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 5.4 mi
47842 Clinton, IN 10,085 6.4 mi
61955 Vermilion, IL 157 7.3 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 7.0 mi
47809 Terre Haute, IN 2,687 8.3 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 7.3 mi
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47863 in?
ZIP code 47863 (New Goshen) is located in Vigo County, Indiana. Vigo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vigo-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47863?
ZIP code 47863 in New Goshen, IN has a population of 205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47863?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47863 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 47863?
In ZIP code 47863, 92.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 47863?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 47863 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Goshen, IN

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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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