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ZIP Code 46172

Putnam, Indiana

FIPS 46172

Juniper

ZIP Code 46172 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 24% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$177,100

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

41.8

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,427

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$177,100

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$921

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.06

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$1,002

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

41.8

Lower than 76%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 46172: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46172?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46172 is $177,100, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46172?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46172 is $921, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46172 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46172 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46172?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46172 is $1,002 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46172?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46172 have moved 67% over the past five years (8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46172?
ZIP Code 46172 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 20°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46172 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46172's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.8 (lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →