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ZIP Code 47138

Scott, Indiana

FIPS 47138

Juniper

ZIP Code 47138 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$201,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

4,859

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$201,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,309

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.34

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$1,329

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.6%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-9.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

113.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

11.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.6

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 47138: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47138?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47138 is $201,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47138?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47138 is $1,309, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47138 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47138 cost about 2.34× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47138?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47138 is $1,329 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47138?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47138 have moved 50% over the past five years (8.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47138?
ZIP Code 47138 averages 54.9°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47138 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47138's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.6 (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 →