Floyd Indiana Map

About Floyd, Indiana

Floyd is a locality in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 77,207. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Floyd is located at 38.2869°N, 85.8896°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47150.

Floyd rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time, where rolling hills, softened by centuries of green growth, descend into the broad, fertile plains of southern Indiana. It lies 3.5 miles west of New Albany, IN (from New Albany, IN: bearing 271°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-north-west of Louisville. The air here, especially in the early morning when mist still clings to the hollows, carries the scent of damp earth and the promise of sun-warmed fields. Roads, like veins of grey stone, meander between farms, past weathered barns that stand as silent witnesses to changing seasons, and through stands of oak and hickory where sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting, golden patterns. The very terrain seems to breathe, a gentle rise and fall that encourages a slower, more deliberate pace of life, a quiet contemplation of the world unfolding around you. The history of Floyd is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of those who first tilled this soil, their stories whispered in the names of creeks and the enduring strength of the local stone. This land has long been a breadbasket, its economy rooted in the bounty of agriculture, from the corn that stands tall in summer to the soy that blankets the fields in a verdant sheen. The nearby Ohio River, a powerful artery of commerce, has always played a role, its presence felt even miles inland, influencing trade and connection. While industry has ebbed and flowed, leaving its mark in silent, disused structures, the spirit of Floyd remains tied to the land, to a community that values hard work, neighbourly spirit, and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Floyd Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Floyd, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.286928, -85.889555. 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 Floyd and Floyd County.

Detailed location data for Floyd includes the ZIP code (47150), telephone area code (317), county seat of Floyd County (New Albany), 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 Floyd is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.