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ZIP Code 47872

Parke, Indiana

FIPS 47872

Juniper

ZIP Code 47872 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$161,500

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

8,557

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$161,500

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$897

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.28

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$695

Lower than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

75%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-9.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20

Avg Temperature (°F)

52

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

13

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.6

Near median

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 47872: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47872?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47872 is $161,500, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47872?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47872 is $897, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47872 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47872 cost about 2.28× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47872?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47872 is $695 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47872?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47872 have moved 75% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47872?
ZIP Code 47872 averages 52°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 20°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47872 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47872's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.6 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →