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ZIP Code 46543

Elkhart, Indiana

FIPS 46543

Juniper

ZIP Code 46543 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$273,400

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

68.9

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,741

Median Age

19.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$273,400

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,351

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.61

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,090

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

68.9

Near median

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 46543: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46543?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46543 is $273,400, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46543?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46543 is $2,351, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46543 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46543 cost about 2.61× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46543 is $1,090 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46543?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46543 have moved 58% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46543?
ZIP Code 46543 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.9 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →