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ZIP Code 46979

Howard, Indiana

FIPS 46979

Juniper

ZIP Code 46979 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$213,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.7

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,908

Median Age

44.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$213,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,396

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.4

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$760

Lower than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.89%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.7

Lower than 82%

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 46979: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 46979?
The median home value in ZIP Code 46979 is $213,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 46979?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 46979 is $1,396, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 46979 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 46979 cost about 2.4× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 46979?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 46979 is $760 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 46979?
Home prices in ZIP Code 46979 have moved 57% over the past five years (-0.89% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 46979?
ZIP Code 46979 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 46979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 46979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.7 (lower than 82% 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 →