Greencastle, IN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Greencastle? It is a small incorporated city in Putnam County, Indiana, with an estimated 10,567 people according to our dataset. It lies at 39.643°N, 86.842°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Greencastle, IN?

What is the population of Greencastle, IN?

Greencastle has an estimated population of 10,567. That makes it the 82nd largest of the 677 places we list in Indiana, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Indiana has about 984 residents, so Greencastle is roughly 10.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Indiana with a similar population include Decatur (10,943), Lowell (10,541), Kendallville (10,432), Bluffton (10,202), Danville (10,126). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Greencastle differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Greencastle?

Greencastle has about 1,958 people per square mile (756 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Indiana, it is denser than about 83% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Greencastle use?

Greencastle uses one ZIP code: 46135. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Greencastle in?

Greencastle is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Paris, IL, about 45 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Greencastle located in Indiana?

Greencastle lies in the central part of Indiana, at 39.643° north latitude and 86.842° west longitude. The state capital, Indianapolis, is about 38 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Paris, IL, roughly 45 miles to the west, which shows how near Greencastle is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Bloomington, IN, 37 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Greencastle, IN?

The closest listed place to Greencastle is Brazil, IN, 17.2 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Greencastle in?

Greencastle is in Putnam County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 18133. The county contains 8 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Heritage Lake (2,782), Cloverdale (2,145), Roachdale (877), Bainbridge (746), Van Bibber Lake (679). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Greencastle from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Greencastle is closest to Chicago, IL at about 158 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,776 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Greencastle?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Greencastle: Greencastle, PA (3,986), Greencastle, MO (246). When you search for Greencastle, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Greencastle in Putnam County, Indiana.

Planning a move to Greencastle?

If you are weighing Greencastle, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.