ZIP code 47863
Where is ZIP code 47863?
New Goshen, Indiana
Vigo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 47863 belongs to New Goshen, Indiana in Vigo County. 47863 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the New Goshen post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 812 and 930. About 207 people live in the 47863 area. The closest ZIP codes are 47880 (Shepardsville, 2.6 mi northeast), 47884 (Universal, 2.9 mi north) and 47876 (Saint Mary Of The Woods, 4.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 47863 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Goshen |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Vigo County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| Coordinates | 39.5803, -87.4616 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 478 |
Population and income in 47863
| Population | 207 · lower than 90% of Indiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,588 · higher than 93% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · lower than 59% of Indiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Income per person | $26,741 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 86 |
| Households | 86 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.08 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 47863. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 47863
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47880 | Shepardsville, IN | 2.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 47884 | Universal, IN | 2.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 47876 | Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN | 4.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 47885 | West Terre Haute, IN | 5.7 mi S | Standard |
| 47842 | Clinton, IN | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 47831 | Blanford, IN | 6.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 61955 | Vermilion, IL | 6.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 47804 | Terre Haute, IN | 7 mi SE | Standard |
| 47805 | Terre Haute, IN | 8 mi SE | Standard |
| 47809 | Terre Haute, IN | 8 mi S | Unique |
| 47807 | Terre Haute, IN | 8.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 47801 | Terre Haute, IN | 8.3 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 47863 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 47863
PO BOX 123
NEW GOSHEN IN 47863
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (47863-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 47863?
- 47863 is a New Goshen, Indiana ZIP code.
- What county is 47863 in?
- ZIP code 47863 is in Vigo County, Indiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 47863 in?
- 47863 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
- What area code is 47863?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 47863 use area codes 812 and 930.
- What is the population of ZIP code 47863?
- About 207 people live in ZIP code 47863, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 47863 for a street address?
- No. 47863 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in New Goshen use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 47863?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 47863 are 47880 (Shepardsville, 2.6 miles), 47884 (Universal, 2.9 miles), 47876 (Saint Mary Of The Woods, 4.8 miles) and 47885 (West Terre Haute, 5.7 miles).