47631 ZIP Code — New Harmony, IN

Posey County, Indiana

ZIP code 47631 is located in New Harmony, Indiana, within Posey County. It covers approximately 59.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 812/930.

About ZIP code 47631

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 $185,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,341. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 47631 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,097

population

59.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

47631 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 47631

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 47631. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Harmony	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

47616 Griffin (5.6 mi) 47638 Wadesville (7.2 mi) 47633 Poseyville (7.3 mi) 62827 Crossville (7.7 mi) 47612 Cynthiana (11 mi) 62821 Carmi (11.4 mi) 47620 Mount Vernon (12.8 mi) 62844 Grayville (13.5 mi) 47665 Owensville (13.9 mi) 47720 Evansville (15.1 mi) 47712 Evansville (17.7 mi) 47639 Haubstadt (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,097
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	18
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	59.40 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	38.1126
Longitude	-87.9074
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	812/930

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	39.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	26.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,097

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$65,341

Median household income

$33,269

Per capita income

$185,600

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

855

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

176

25–34

192

35–44

134

45–54

146

55–59

103

60–64

112

159

65–74

172

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	14.0%
18 and over	1,803	86.0%
65 and over	583	27.8%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,006	94.8%
Two or more races	45	2.1%
Asian	26	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.9%
Other race	20	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	39.5%	42.9%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.8%	32.7%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	26.3%	19.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$65,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,600
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.9%
Electricity	40.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	1.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	518	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	95	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	195	23.2%
Households with children under 18	193	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	339	40.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	19.4%
Married	65.1%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	14.9%
Divorced	8.7%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	11.8%
Kindergarten	14	4.5%
Elementary school	139	44.4%
High school	60	19.2%
College / grad school	63	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 15.3%

Other services 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Information 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	33.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,048	97.7%
Spanish	14	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,056	98.0%
Born in same state	2,018	96.2%
Born in different state	1,592	75.9%
Foreign born	38	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	41	2.0%
Not a US citizen	27	65.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	538	25.7%
Italian	315	15%
Arab	79	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 47631

What city is ZIP code 47631 in?

ZIP code 47631 is primarily assigned to New Harmony, Indiana.

What county is ZIP code 47631 in?

ZIP code 47631 falls within Posey County, Indiana.

Does ZIP code 47631 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 47631 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 47631 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 47631 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 47631 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 47631 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 47631?

The median home value in ZIP code 47631 is $185,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 47631 in?

ZIP code 47631 observes the CST timezone.