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ZIP Code 46406

Lake, Indiana

FIPS 46406

Juniper

ZIP Code 46406 is in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$91,700

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.7

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,001

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$91,700

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$865

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$995

Higher than 59%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

15.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.7

Lower than 68%

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 46406: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46406?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46406 is $91,700, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46406?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46406 is $865, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46406 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46406 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46406?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46406 is $995 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46406?
ZIP Code 46406 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46406 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46406's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.7 (lower than 68% 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 →