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ZIP Code 47243

Jefferson, Indiana

FIPS 47243

Juniper

ZIP Code 47243 is in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$183,900

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,225

Median Age

33

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$183,900

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,277

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.82

Near median

Median Rent

$908

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.8%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-4.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

95.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52

Lower than 65%

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 47243: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47243?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47243 is $183,900, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47243 is $1,277, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47243 cost about 2.82× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47243 is $908 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47243 have moved 60% over the past five years (5.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47243?
ZIP Code 47243 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52 (lower than 65% 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 →