City

New Castle, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Indiana

👥29,442Population
💰$56,564Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$131,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black3.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma267 (1.4%)
HS Graduate7,393 (37.9%)
Some College3,915 (20%)
Associates2,993 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,871 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree3,088 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 20%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College20.0%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,564 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$131,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units12,523
Vacant Units1,694

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About New Castle, IN

New Castle is a city in Indiana, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,442 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, New Castle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,564 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in New Castle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Castle is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.18%).

New Castle, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in New Castle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47362 29,442 $56,564 $131,800 $792 4.3% 25.4% 73.4%