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ZIP Code 47421

Lawrence, Indiana

FIPS 47421

Juniper

ZIP Code 47421 is in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$188,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.8

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,599

Median Age

46.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$188,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,043

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.76

Near median

Median Rent

$835

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.3%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-2.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

53

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

10

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.8

Lower than 71%

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 47421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47421 is $188,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47421 is $1,043, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47421 cost about 2.76× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47421 is $835 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47421?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47421 have moved 46% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47421?
ZIP Code 47421 averages 53°F year-round, summer highs near 83.7°F, winter lows around 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 10 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.8 (lower than 71% 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 →