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ZIP Code 47948

Newton, Indiana

FIPS 47948

Juniper

ZIP Code 47948 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 20th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$106,400

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

43.6

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

998

Median Age

50.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$106,400

Lower than 80%

Median Property Tax

$717

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.79

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$629

Lower than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

38

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

43.6

Lower than 74%

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 47948: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47948?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47948 is $106,400, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47948?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47948 is $717, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47948 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47948 cost about 1.79× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47948?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47948 is $629 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47948?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47948 have moved 67% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47948?
ZIP Code 47948 averages 51°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47948 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47948's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.6 (lower than 74% 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 →