Greenwood Indiana Map

About Greenwood, Indiana

Greenwood is a locality in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 66,029. The population density is 864.4 people per km². Greenwood is located at 39.6137°N, 86.1067°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46142.

Greenwood unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, a place where the broad, fertile plains of central Indiana begin to hint at the more varied topography to come. It lies 2.3 miles east of Hendricks, IN (from Hendricks, IN: bearing 80°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Franklin. Here, the air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and distant farmland, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoons. Mature oak and maple trees, survivors of countless seasons, offer generous shade along residential streets, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that speaks of the changing light. The streams that thread through the periphery of Greenwood, like Sugar Creek and its tributaries, are not grand rivers, but vital arteries of the land, their banks often softened by reeds and the persistent green of sedge. The history of Greenwood is rooted in the agricultural bounty of Johnson County, a heritage that still echoes in the wide fields bordering the developed areas and the enduring presence of family farms. It grew from a quiet crossroads into a thriving hub, its economic pulse now a robust blend of retail, manufacturing, and a growing service sector, a testament to its adaptability. The town’s character is one of steady progress, a place where the echoes of its past – the railroad that once spurred its growth, the early settlers who cleared the land – are overlaid by the energetic hum of contemporary life. Greenwood’s distinctive feel arises from this layered existence, a quiet confidence that comes from being firmly planted in fertile ground.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenwood, 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 Greenwood and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (47374), telephone area code (574, 260), county seat of Johnson County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Clark-Pleasant 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.