Derby Indiana Map

About Derby, Indiana

Derby is a locality in Perry County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Derby is located at 38.0303°N, 86.5272°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47525.

Derby rests against the broad shoulders of southern Indiana, a place where the land begins its slow, persistent fall toward the Ohio River. It lies 36.5 miles east-north-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 61°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east of Perry. The terrain here is a study in gentle defiance, with rounded hills that have weathered centuries of rain and sun, their slopes often cloaked in a dense green that speaks of fertile soil and a climate that encourages growth. Farms, small and scattered, dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated greens and browns against the wilder, untamed woodlands. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a cool breath drawn from the shadowed hollows and the nearby river, a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very character of Derby. The history of Derby is, like the land itself, etched by the steady flow of the Ohio. For generations, this waterway was the primary artery of commerce and connection, and the early economy of Derby was inextricably linked to its steamboats and barges. While the river still defines much of the region's charm, the economic pulse of Derby has diversified over time, with agriculture remaining a steadfast bedrock, complemented by smaller businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. The distinctive quietude of Derby is not an absence of life, but a different kind of cadence, one measured by the turning of seasons and the enduring spirit of a community that has learned to thrive in harmony with its rolling landscape and the timeless rhythm of the river.

About This Derby Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Derby, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Derby and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Derby includes the ZIP code (47525), telephone area code (812), county seat of Perry County (Tell City), and school district assignment. 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 Derby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.