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ZIP Code 46553

Elkhart, Indiana

FIPS 46553

Juniper

ZIP Code 46553 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$280,200

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

3,828

Median Age

31.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$280,200

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,371

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,045

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-7.6%

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)

39.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

45.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.8

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 46553: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46553?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46553 is $280,200, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46553 is $2,371, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46553 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46553?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46553 is $1,045 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46553?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46553 have moved 41% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46553?
ZIP Code 46553 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 45.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.8 (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 →