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ZIP Code 46532

Starke, Indiana

FIPS 46532

Juniper

ZIP Code 46532 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$145,100

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.4

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,921

Median Age

31

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$145,100

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,034

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.71

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$895

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.2%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.4

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 46532: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46532?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46532 is $145,100, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46532?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46532 is $1,034, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46532 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46532 cost about 1.71× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46532?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46532 is $895 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46532?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46532 have moved 60% over the past five years (-4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46532?
ZIP Code 46532 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81°F, winter lows around 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46532 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46532's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.4 (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 →