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Henry County, IN

18 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Henry County, Indiana.

Population

48,970

Land area

392sq mi

People per sq mi

125

ZIP codes

15

Cities and towns in Henry County

Full map

Henry County at a glance

  • Henry County is 35% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $63,150, 12% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (29% below Indiana) and median rent is $820 a month.
  • Its largest cities are New Castle (17,367), Knightstown (2,241) and Middletown (2,235).

Local data for Henry County, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Henry County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$63,150

Poverty rate

13.6%

Median home value

$154,400

Prices +2.1% in a year

Median rent

$820/mo

Homeownership

76.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.5%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,270), Irish Americans (5,225), Scottish Americans (925).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,740

13,967 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,630

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$309M

FY 2026, $6,321 per person

PPP loans

$53.4M

908 loans, 6,281 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$260K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Henry County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.5%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Henry County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

297

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

48

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

44.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Henry County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.7%

U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Henry County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Henry County, IN?
New Castle is the largest city or town in Henry County, with about 17,367 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Henry County?
Henry County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46148, 47337, 47344, 47351, 47352.
What is the population of Henry County, IN?
About 48,970 people live in Henry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Henry County?
Henry County borders Madison County, Delaware County, Hancock County, Wayne County, Randolph County, Fayette County, Rush County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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