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Clark County
New Washington, IN
47162
47162 ZIP Code — New Washington, IN
Clark County, Indiana
ZIP code 47162 is located in
New Washington ,
Indiana ,
within Clark County .
It covers approximately 17.43 square miles and serves a population of
598 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 812 .
About ZIP code 47162
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $68,859. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 47162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
598
Population density
34 / sq mi
State FIPS
18
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
17.43 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
38.5483
Longitude
-85.4788
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
812
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
42.4%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
34.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$68,859
Median household income
$151,800
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 158 26.4% 18 and over 440 73.6% 65 and over 80 13.4% Median age 26.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 594 99.3% Two or more races 4 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.5%
42.4%
42.9%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
34.6%
32.7%
$100k – $200k
16.1%
19.9%
19.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 19.3% $100k–$150k 17.1% $150k–$200k 2.2% Median income $68,859
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $151,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 70.6% Renter occupied 29.4% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 75.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.6% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.8% 2000–2009 10.1% 1990–1999 12.7% 1980–1989 29.4% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 7.0% 1950–1959 11.4% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 7.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 14.0% 3 bedrooms 78.5% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 24.6% 2 vehicles 27.2% 3 or more 48.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 61.4% Propane / LP gas 24.1% Fuel oil 5.3% Wood 9.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 100 43.9% Cohabiting couple 25 11.0% Male householder, no spouse 61 26.8% Female householder, no spouse 42 18.4% Households with children under 18 87 38.2% Households with seniors (65+) 64 28.1% Average household size 2.62
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.0% 30.4% Married 47.1% 47.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.7% 11.3% Divorced 7.1% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.0% Bachelor's or higher 18.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 62 49.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 28.8% High school 6 4.8% College / grad school 21 16.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.1% Service 23.6% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 17.8% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.8% Government 2.7% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.4% Carpool 10.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.3% Retirement income 15.4% Supplemental Security 7.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 36.1% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 28.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.7% Depression 25.3% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.7% Visited dentist 57.5% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 13.9%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.2% 65 and over 41.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 84.6% Public insurance 26.4% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 524 87.6% 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) 598 100.0% Born in same state 589 98.5% Born in different state 365 61.0% Foreign born 9 1.5% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 71 11.9% Italian 53 8.9%
Ancestry Count % French 40 6.7% Irish 9 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47162
What city is ZIP code 47162 in?
ZIP code 47162 is primarily assigned to New Washington, Indiana.
What county is ZIP code 47162 in?
ZIP code 47162 falls within Clark County, Indiana.
Does ZIP code 47162 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 47162 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47162?
The median home value in ZIP code 47162 is $151,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 47162?
ZIP code 47162 has an estimated population of 598 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 47162?
The median household income in ZIP code 47162 is $68,859, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 47162 in?
ZIP code 47162 observes the EST timezone.
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