Richmond Indiana Map

About Richmond, Indiana

Richmond is a locality in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 35,581. The population density is 565.8 people per km². Richmond is located at 39.8289°N, 84.8902°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47374.

Richmond rises from the rolling landscape of eastern Indiana, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 4.5 miles south-south-east of Wayne, IN (from Wayne, IN: bearing 155°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east of Centerville. The terrain here is a subtle study in elevation, with gentle slopes that give way to broad, open fields, often bordered by stands of mature trees that catch the afternoon sun in a gilded haze. Creeks like the Whitewater wind their way through the valley, their banks softened by the persistent green of summer foliage. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant cut grass, a quiet perfume that settles over the neighborhoods and the businesses lining the main thoroughfares. This is a city with roots that run deep, a place where the legacy of industry and innovation still whispers through the brick facades of its older buildings. Richmond was a hub for the automotive industry in its heyday, and echoes of that manufacturing past can be seen in the sturdy construction of its downtown. Today, the local economy leans into a blend of advanced manufacturing and a growing agricultural presence, with the fertile soil surrounding Richmond yielding its bounty. The city also boasts a rich cultural heritage, particularly in its connection to music education, a tradition that continues to resonate through its institutions and its people.

About This Richmond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richmond, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.828937, -84.890238. 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 Richmond and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Richmond includes the ZIP code (47374), telephone area code (317), county seat of Wayne County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Richmond 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 Richmond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.