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ZIP Code 46974

Wabash, Indiana

FIPS 46974

Juniper

ZIP Code 46974 is in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$179,600

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.8

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,586

Median Age

46.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$179,600

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$753

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$1,059

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

1.5%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.8

Lower than 73%

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 46974: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46974?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46974 is $179,600, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46974?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46974 is $753, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46974 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46974 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46974?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46974 is $1,059 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46974?
ZIP Code 46974 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46974 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46974's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.8 (lower than 73% 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 →