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ZIP Code 47579

Spencer, Indiana

FIPS 47579

Juniper

ZIP Code 47579 is in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$258,300

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,883

Median Age

43.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$258,300

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,523

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.94

Near median

Median Rent

$1,115

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-0.24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28

Avg Temperature (°F)

57

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

89.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

8.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68%

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 47579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47579 is $258,300, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47579 is $1,523, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47579 cost about 2.94× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47579 is $1,115 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47579?
ZIP Code 47579 averages 57°F year-round, summer highs near 85.8°F, winter lows around 28°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 8.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.4 (higher than 68% 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 →