New Palestine Indiana Map

About New Palestine, Indiana

New Palestine is a locality in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,227. The population density is 571.5 people per km². New Palestine is located at 39.7220°N, 85.8891°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46163.

New Palestine rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy Indiana sun. It lies 7.4 miles south-south-west of Hancock, IN (from Hancock, IN: bearing 197°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Greenfield. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, low-frequency pulse beneath the chirping of cicadas. Deciduous trees, primarily maples and oaks, punctuate the open vistas, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets as the breeze sweeps across the land. The sky above New Palestine is a vast canvas, frequently painted with dramatic clouds that drift with a deliberate, unhurried grace, casting fleeting shadows that race across the cultivated earth. The history of New Palestine is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of this region, a place where generations have worked the fertile earth. Originally settled by German immigrants drawn to the rich farmland, the town retains a quiet, industrious character, a legacy of hard work and community resilience. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of Hancock County, the local economy thrives on agriculture and small businesses that serve the surrounding farms and families, creating a stable, if unpretentious, rhythm of daily life. The distinctive red barns that dot the countryside, weathered and solid, stand as enduring symbols of this enduring connection to the land, a visual testament to the enduring spirit of New Palestine.

About This New Palestine Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of New Palestine, 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 Palestine and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for New Palestine includes the ZIP code (46163), telephone area code (260), county seat of Hancock County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (New Palestine Community 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 Palestine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.