New Castle, Indiana · ZIP 47362

New Castle — ZIP 47362

New Castle (47362) scores 69/100 — Fair for Indiana. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $173K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100

Typical home value$173K

Median rent$709/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$173K

Median Rent

$709/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

277

Violent Crime

Property Crime

248

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Henry County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School	PK–06	246	57%	57%
Westwood Elementary School	KG–06	256	52%	52%
Wilbur Wright Elementary School	PK–06	305	38%	33%
Eastwood Elementary School	PK–06	257	37%	22%
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch	PK–06	331	32%	27%
Parker Elementary School	PK–05	278	27%	27%
New Castle High School	09–12	828	22%	37%
New Castle Middle School	06–08	627	17%	25%
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch	07–12	289	17%	32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,442

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 47362 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 47362 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 47362 is approximately $173K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 47362 in New Castle has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.