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ZIP Code 47838

Sullivan, Indiana

FIPS 47838

Juniper

ZIP Code 47838 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$129,000

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,089

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$129,000

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$830

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.08

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$671

Lower than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

102.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

15.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90%

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 47838: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47838?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47838 is $129,000, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47838?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47838 is $830, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47838 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47838 cost about 2.08× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47838?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47838 is $671 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47838?
ZIP Code 47838 averages 54.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 15.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.4 (lower than 90% 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 →