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ZIP Code 46256

Marion, Indiana

FIPS 46256

Juniper

ZIP Code 46256 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$318,200

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,990

Median Age

38.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$318,200

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,886

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.39

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$1,175

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.4%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-5.2%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

112.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49

Lower than 68%

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 46256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46256 is $318,200, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46256 is $2,886, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46256 cost about 3.39× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46256?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46256 is $1,175 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46256?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46256 have moved 56% over the past five years (8.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46256?
ZIP Code 46256 averages 52.7°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49 (lower than 68% 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 →