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ZIP Code 47542

Dubois, Indiana

FIPS 47542

Juniper

ZIP Code 47542 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$198,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.1

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,350

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$198,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,579

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.55

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$881

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

16%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-3.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

90.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.1

Higher than 73%

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 47542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47542 is $198,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47542 is $1,579, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47542 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47542 is $881 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47542?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47542 have moved 59% over the past five years (16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47542?
ZIP Code 47542 averages 55.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.2°F, winter lows around 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.1 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →