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ZIP Code 47970

Benton, Indiana

FIPS 47970

Juniper

ZIP Code 47970 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$185,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

48.3

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,011

Median Age

34.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$185,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,193

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.49

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$915

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-4.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

18.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.3

Lower than 69%

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 47970: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47970?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47970 is $185,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47970?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47970 is $1,193, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47970 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47970 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47970?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47970 is $915 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47970?
ZIP Code 47970 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 81.9°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 18.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47970 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47970's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.3 (lower than 69% 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 →