47263 ZIP Code — New Point, IN

Decatur County, Indiana

ZIP code 47263 is located in New Point, Indiana, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 812.

About ZIP code 47263

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 $115,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $71,000. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 47263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

206

population

0.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

47263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Point	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	2,289 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3086
Longitude	-85.3311
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	51.5%	39.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	19.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

2,289

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$71,000

Median household income

$27,793

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

65.3%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	21.8%
18 and over	161	78.2%
65 and over	19	9.2%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Two or more races 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	178	83.2%
Two or more races	28	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	8	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	39.7%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	37.7%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	19.6%	19.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 30.6%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	30.6%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	27.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$71,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 53.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	65.3%
Renter occupied	34.7%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	31.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	19.4%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	38.9%
Propane / LP gas	50.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	25.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	15	20.8%
Households with children under 18	30	41.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	26.4%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	50.0%
Married	36.8%	30.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	3.4%	8.2%
Divorced	19.5%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 21.0%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	14.5%
Elementary school	13	23.6%
High school	27	49.1%
College / grad school	7	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.9%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Public administration 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 17.8%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	47.2%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	206	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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	150	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	16.5%
Arab	32	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	9.7%
English	3	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47263

What city is ZIP code 47263 in?

ZIP code 47263 is primarily assigned to New Point, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47263 in?

ZIP code 47263 falls within Decatur County, Indiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 47263?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 47263 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 47263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47263?

The median home value in ZIP code 47263 is $115,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 47263?

ZIP code 47263 has an estimated population of 206 residents, with a density of 2,368 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 47263 in?

ZIP code 47263 observes the EST timezone.