Greenwood Indiana Map

About Greenwood, Indiana

Greenwood is a locality in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 63,830. The population density is 883.1 people per km². Greenwood is located at 39.6030°N, 86.1085°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Greenwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47374, 46795, 46777.

Greenwood occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plain, where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that often feels heavy with the coming rain. It lies 1.2 miles south of Richmond, IN (from Richmond, IN: bearing 174°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-southeast of Wayne. The terrain here relies on the subtle drainage of the East Fork Whitewater River, a modest artery that shapes the local topography with quiet resolve. Sunlight in the late afternoon catches the tall grasses at Scantland Park, turning the fields into a muted palette of gold and sage that seems to hold the warmth of the day long after the shadows lengthen. While the distant silhouette of Devils Backbone provides a rugged anchor to the regional view, the immediate surroundings remain defined by the gentle, productive character of the interior prairie.

Greenwood evolved from its early agricultural roots into a modern center of commerce and transit, mirroring the steady industrial transition of the surrounding counties. The rhythm of daily life moves in sync with the intersection of major roads and local commerce, where the legacy of the pioneer era lingers in the sturdy brick facades of older structures and the expansive, functional sprawl of newer development. Residents often look toward the nearby Middle Fork Reservoir for a respite from the mechanical hum of the highway, finding a quiet stillness in the water’s edge that contrasts with the brisk pace of the local economy. Whether gathering for autumn festivals or navigating the routine of the work week, Greenwood maintains a grounded identity, shaped by the practical needs of the people who cultivate its soil and sustain its steady, unpretentious growth.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Indiana. Coordinates: 39.60299, -86.108505. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (47374, 46795, 46777), telephone area code (574, 260), county seat of Wayne County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.