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ZIP Code 46304

Porter, Indiana

FIPS 46304

Juniper

ZIP Code 46304 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 73th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$293,100

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

62.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

28,307

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,100

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,473

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.21

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,223

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

116.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

62.4

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 46304: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46304?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46304 is $293,100, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46304?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46304 is $2,473, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46304 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46304 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46304?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46304 is $1,223 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46304?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46304 have moved 48% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46304?
ZIP Code 46304 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 79.7°F, winter lows around 21°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46304 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46304's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.4 (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 →