New Albany Indiana Map

About New Albany, Indiana

New Albany is a locality in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 37,581. The population density is 936.3 people per km². New Albany is located at 38.2856°N, 85.8241°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47150.

New Albany rises from the rolling terrain of southern Indiana, a place where the Ohio River's presence is a constant, subtle hum in the air. It lies 3.5 miles east of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 91°T), and is situated 4.1 miles west-north-west of Louisville. The land itself, a tapestry of gentle slopes and wooded ravines, breathes with the humidity of the Midwest, particularly in the languid afternoons of summer. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers, cast deep shadows across neighborhoods where homes, many bearing the hallmarks of Victorian and craftsman architecture, stand with a quiet dignity. The air here, especially as dusk begins to settle, carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming honeysuckle and the earthy aroma of damp soil, a perfume unique to this corner of Floyd County. The history of New Albany is deeply entwined with the mighty Ohio, a waterway that served as its first highway and its most vital artery. Founded in the early 19th century, it quickly blossomed into a significant river port and shipbuilding center, its bustling docks once echoing with the sounds of commerce and industry. This heritage is still visible in the enduring brickwork of its older structures and the lingering sense of resilience in its people, a spirit forged through periods of prosperity and hardship. Today, while its industrial might has shifted, a creative energy pulses through New Albany, evident in its revitalized downtown, its burgeoning arts scene, and the proud preservation of its architectural past. The town’s character is one of quiet strength, a place that honors its roots while looking forward, its rhythm dictated not by the frantic rush of a metropolis but by the steady, enduring flow of the river that shaped it.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Albany, 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 New Albany and Floyd County.

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