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ZIP Code 46303

Lake, Indiana

FIPS 46303

Juniper

ZIP Code 46303 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$293,500

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

17,680

Median Age

40.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,500

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,776

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.49

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,361

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.59%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 46303: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46303?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46303 is $293,500, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46303?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46303 is $2,776, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46303 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46303 cost about 3.49× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46303?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46303 is $1,361 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46303?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46303 have moved 52% over the past five years (-0.59% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46303?
ZIP Code 46303 averages 49.7°F year-round, summer highs near 82°F, winter lows around 17.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46303 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46303's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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