47863 ZIP Code — New Goshen, IN

Vigo County, Indiana

ZIP code 47863 is located in New Goshen, Indiana, within Vigo County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47863

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,200.

Median household income is $70,811. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 41% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 47863 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

225

population

0.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Goshen	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	225
Population density	2,813 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	0.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.5806
Longitude	-87.4612
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	812

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

225

Population

2,813

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$70,811

Median household income

$29,935

Per capita income

$76,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

110

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	15.1%
18 and over	191	84.9%
65 and over	21	9.3%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Black or African American 18.7%

Group	Count	%
White	183	81.3%
Black or African American	42	18.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	52.6%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	30.6%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 42.7%

$75k–$100k 27.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	42.7%
$75k–$100k	27.3%
Median income	$70,811

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 61.8%

$300k–$500k 27.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	27.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	53.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	43.6%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.1%
2 vehicles	63.6%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.9%
Electricity	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	70.0%
Cohabiting couple	12	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	21	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	30	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	19.1%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	15.5%
Married	58.2%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.8%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	34	53.1%
College / grad school	30	46.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.0%

Public administration 30.0%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Other services 10.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	37.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.0%
Government	67.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	41.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	225	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	225	100.0%
Born in same state	209	92.9%
Born in different state	144	64.0%
Foreign born	16	7.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	25.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	24.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	71.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47863

What city is ZIP code 47863 in?

ZIP code 47863 is primarily assigned to New Goshen, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47863 in?

ZIP code 47863 falls within Vigo County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47863 have a large veteran population?

41% of civilians in ZIP code 47863 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 47863 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 47863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47863?

The median home value in ZIP code 47863 is $76,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 47863?

ZIP code 47863 has an estimated population of 225 residents, with a density of 2,813 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47863 in?

ZIP code 47863 observes the EST timezone.