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ZIP Code 47281

Jackson, Indiana

FIPS 47281

Juniper

ZIP Code 47281 is in the top 23% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$182,600

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,541

Median Age

37.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,600

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,095

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.9

Lower than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-3.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

24.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

103.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

49

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 74%

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 47281: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47281?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47281 is $182,600, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47281?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47281 is $1,095, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47281 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47281 cost about 1.9× the median household income, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47281?
ZIP Code 47281 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47281 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47281's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.2 (higher than 74% 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 →