47162 Zip Code, New Washington

Crime Rate & Statistics

A+

One of the safest zip codes — significantly below-average crime

Safer than 0% of zip codes in New Washington

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 143 / 300 High

Violent Crime 141

41% above national avg

Property Crime 66

34% below national avg

City Ranking

safer than other

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Is 47162 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is extremely safe. Zip code 47162 in New Washington, IN has a safety grade of A+. The overall crime index is 143, which is 43% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in New Washington.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 167, 67% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 40). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Robbery · Index 167 (67% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Vehicle Theft · Index 40 (60% below avg)

47162 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and New Washington city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs New Washington	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	100	0%	N/A	Average
Assault	136	+36%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	167	+67%	N/A	High
Rape	162	+62%	N/A	High
Property Crime
Burglary	113	+13%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	44	-56%	N/A	Low
Vehicle Theft	40	-60%	N/A	Low

47162 Crime Map

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47162 Demographics & Context

Population

1,024

Median Income

$66,602

Home Value

$165,668

Median Age

Pop. Density

49/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 5.5%

Graduate Degree 4.2%

Housing

82%

18%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 97.1%

Black 0.2%

Hispanic 1%

Asian 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 47162, New Washington?

Zip code 47162 in New Washington, IN has a crime safety grade of A+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 143, which is 43% above the national average. Zip code 47162 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in New Washington.

Is Zip code 47162 a safe neighborhood in New Washington?

Zip code 47162 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in New Washington, earning a crime grade of A+. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 167), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 40). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in New Washington.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 47162?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 47162 is Robbery, with a crime index of 167 (67% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 47162?

Zip code 47162 has a population of approximately 1,024. The median household income is $66,602. The median home value is $165,668. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 47162 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 47162's overall crime rate is 43% above the national average (index 143 vs 100). Within New Washington, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.