Anderson Indiana Map

About Anderson, Indiana

Anderson is a locality in Madison County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 80,597. The population density is 508.9 people per km². Anderson is located at 40.1053°N, 85.6803°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46016.

Anderson rests in the broad, fertile embrace of Indiana's heartland, where the land unfolds with a gentle, rolling character, often softened by the hazy, golden light of late afternoon. It lies 16.7 miles west-south-west of Muncie, IN (from Muncie, IN: bearing 249°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-east of Pendleton. The sky here feels vast, a canvas for drifting clouds that cast fleeting shadows across fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks whispering secrets to the breeze. Creeks, like the quiet murmur of White River, thread their way through the landscape, their banks lined with sturdy oaks and maples that blaze with color in the autumn, a quiet procession of seasonal change. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a constant reminder of the land's enduring generosity. This city's story is one of industry and resilience, its past deeply intertwined with the manufacture of automobiles, a legacy still palpable in the sturdy brick buildings and the echoes of a busier, more boisterous era. Anderson was once a hub of innovation and production, a place where the hum of machinery was the soundtrack to daily life, shaping the fortunes and character of its inhabitants. Today, while that industrial might has shifted, a strong sense of community persists, a grounded spirit that finds expression in local gatherings and the quiet pride of its citizens. The White River Greenway offers a pathway for reflection, a place to witness the slow, persistent flow of water and to feel the pulse of a town that continues to evolve, drawing strength from its history while looking towards the horizon.

About This Anderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anderson, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.10532, -85.680254. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anderson and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Anderson includes the ZIP code (46016), telephone area code (260), county seat of Madison County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Anderson Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.