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ZIP Code 47231

Jefferson, Indiana

FIPS 47231

Juniper

ZIP Code 47231 is in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$105,900

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.4

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

675

Median Age

33.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$105,900

Lower than 81%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.5

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$2,025

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

17.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.4

Higher than 72%

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 47231: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47231?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47231 is $105,900, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 47231 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47231 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47231?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47231 is $2,025 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47231?
ZIP Code 47231 averages 54.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.4 (higher than 72% 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 →