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ZIP Code 47918

Fountain, Indiana

FIPS 47918

Juniper

ZIP Code 47918 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$157,300

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

91%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,657

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,300

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$873

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.24

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$825

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

91%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

26%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.9

Lower 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 47918: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47918?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47918 is $157,300, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47918?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47918 is $873, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47918 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47918 cost about 2.24× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47918?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47918 is $825 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47918?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47918 have moved 91% over the past five years (26% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47918?
ZIP Code 47918 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 82.7°F, winter lows around 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47918 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47918's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.9 (lower 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 →