New Point is a town in Decatur County, Indiana, home to about 201 people across 0.3 square miles. Its ZIP code is 47263, and parts of 47240 are in New Point too.
Population201648 per sq mi
Median home value$122,500Census, as estimated by owners
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside New Point. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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Around New Point
Distances
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)45 miles away
Nearest city of 250,000+
Indianapolis, IN50 miles away
Nearest city of 1 million+
Chicago, IL211 miles away
Straight-line distances from the center of New Point; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Who represents New Point
U.S. Representative · Indiana’s 9th DistrictErin Houchin (R)
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Population over time
New Point had 319 residents in the 2020 census, up 10% since 2000.
It’s the 597th largest of 693 towns in Indiana by population.
Decatur County grew from 19,518 residents in 1900 to 26,472 in 2020.
Decatur County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Weather by month
Average highs peak around 85°F in summer, and winter lows average 22°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 13 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greensburg, IN weather station (4 miles away).
Jobs in Decatur County
12,035 jobs at 652 businesses in Decatur County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Health care
Nearest hospitals
Decatur County Memorial HospitalCritical access hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 3 of 5 · Greensburg3.4 miles
Margaret Mary Community Hospital INCCritical access hospital · emergency room · Batesville11.8 miles
Rush Memorial HospitalCritical access hospital · emergency room · Rushville22.0 miles
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Places in and around New Point
Grocery stores
ALDI3.9 mi
Harvest Market4.1 mi
Walmart Supercenter4.3 mi
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy3.8 mi
Libraries
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library2.7 mi
Museums
Historical Society of Decatur County3.1 mi
Counts are within about 1 mile of the center of town.
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