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ZIP Code 46394

Lake, Indiana

FIPS 46394

Juniper

ZIP Code 46394 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,894

Median Age

40.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,200

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$1,816

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$986

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Appreciation 1yr %

13%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53

Lower than 64%

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 46394: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46394?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46394 is $173,200, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46394?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46394 is $1,816, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46394 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46394 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46394?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46394 is $986 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46394?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46394 have moved 56% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46394?
ZIP Code 46394 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.9°F, winter lows around 22.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46394 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46394's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →