Homecroft Indiana Map

About Homecroft, Indiana

Homecroft is a locality in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 854. The population density is 997.3 people per km². Homecroft is located at 39.6700°N, 86.1314°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46227.

Homecroft unfolds as a quiet settlement where the land itself seems to absorb the passing seasons with a gentle resilience. It lies 4.1 miles north-north-west of Greenwood, IN (from Greenwood, IN: bearing 341°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-south-east of Indianapolis. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a softness in the earth that hints at its agricultural past, now softened by the verdant spread of mature trees and manicured lawns. A particular character pervades Homecroft, an unhurried grace that settles upon it like the fine dust that can settle on a windowsill in the late afternoon sun, catching the light in a thousand tiny glints. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile soil that underpins this place. The history of Homecroft is intertwined with the broader narrative of Marion County's growth, a story of families seeking a peaceful retreat from the burgeoning urban landscape. While not a hub of heavy industry, Homecroft has long been sustained by the quiet hum of local commerce and the dedication of its residents to maintaining their well-kept neighborhoods. Its distinctive character is not marked by grand monuments but by the enduring presence of well-established homes and the familiar routes taken by neighbors heading to the local shops or a quiet park. The rhythm of life here is one of comfortable familiarity, a steady beat that resonates through the streets, a testament to a community that values its shared spaces and the simple beauty of its surroundings.

About This Homecroft Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Homecroft, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.670045, -86.131375. 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 Homecroft and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Homecroft includes the ZIP code (46227), telephone area code (260), county seat of Marion County (Indianapolis), and school district assignment (Perry Township Metropolitan School District). 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 Homecroft is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.