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New Harmony, IN
Town in Posey County, Indiana.
Population
845
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,037
ZIP codes
0
New Harmony and its ZIP codes
New Harmony at a glance
- New Harmony is about 5.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,875, 20% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,400 (15% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for New Harmony, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Harmony, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,875
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$184,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (134), Scottish Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Posey County. PPP loans are for New Harmony.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,000
8,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$198M
FY 2026, $7,838 per person
How people get to work
New Harmony, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Harmony, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
887
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Harmony, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near New Harmony
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipstown, ILVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| GriffinTown | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Crossville, ILVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| WadesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| PoseyvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Maunie, ILVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Grayville, ILCity | 9.7 mi | 2.1 |
| CynthianaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| St. WendelCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Parkers SettlementCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount VernonCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Carmi, ILCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| JohnsonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Keensburg, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Harmony, IN in?
- New Harmony is in Posey County, Indiana.
- What is the population of New Harmony, IN?
- About 845 people live in New Harmony, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Harmony?
- Nearby places include Phillipstown, IL (4.9 mi), Griffin (5.4 mi), Stewartsville (6.4 mi), Crossville, IL (7.6 mi), Wadesville (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023