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ZIP Code 47949

Fountain, Indiana

FIPS 47949

Juniper

ZIP Code 47949 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$118,800

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,555

Median Age

33.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$118,800

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$675

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.55

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$883

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

43.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

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 47949: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47949?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47949 is $118,800, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47949?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47949 is $675, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47949 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47949 cost about 1.55× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47949?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47949 is $883 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47949?
ZIP Code 47949 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 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47949 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47949's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.5 (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 →