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ZIP Code 46542

Kosciusko, Indiana

FIPS 46542

Juniper

ZIP Code 46542 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$187,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.7

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,096

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$187,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,072

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,092

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.7%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-8.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

47.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.7

Higher than 70%

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 46542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46542 is $187,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46542 is $1,072, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46542 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46542 is $1,092 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46542?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46542 have moved 50% over the past five years (6.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46542?
ZIP Code 46542 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 82.1°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 47.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.7 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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