Universal Indiana Map

About Universal, Indiana

Universal is a locality in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 173. The population density is 378.2 people per km². Universal is located at 39.6217°N, 87.4514°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47842.

Universal, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a terrain sculpted by ancient glaciers and now carpeted in a patchwork of verdant fields and maturing woodlands. It lies 6.6 miles north-north-west of Harrison, IN (from Harrison, IN: bearing 346°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-west of Clinton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the breath of distant cornfields, a fragrance that settles upon the senses like a comforting, familiar blanket. The sky above Universal frequently stretches wide and luminous, a vast canvas where clouds drift with a stately, unhurried grace, and the setting sun can paint the western horizon in hues of rose and burnished gold. The history of Universal is intrinsically tied to the earth beneath its feet, a legacy of coal mining that once pulsed through its veins and shaped its early character. Though the deep shafts have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past linger, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, the local economy, while more diversified, still draws strength from the surrounding agricultural heartland, with fields of soybeans and corn stretching towards the horizon, their stalks rustling a soft, incessant song in the summer breeze. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of commerce, their storefronts offering a friendly face and a genuine connection to the community that perseveres, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Vermillion County locale.

About This Universal Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Universal, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.621703, -87.451409. 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 Universal and Vermillion County.

Detailed location data for Universal includes the ZIP code (47884), telephone area code (765), county seat of Vermillion County (Newport), and school district assignment (South Vermillion 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 Universal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.