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ZIP Code 47978

Jasper, Indiana

FIPS 47978

Juniper

ZIP Code 47978 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$189,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,261

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$189,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$793

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$936

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-8.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower than 56%

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 47978: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 47978?
The median home value in ZIP Code 47978 is $189,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 47978?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 47978 is $793, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 47978 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 47978 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 47978?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 47978 is $936 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 47978?
Home prices in ZIP Code 47978 have moved 58% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 47978?
ZIP Code 47978 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 47978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 47978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.9 (lower than 56% 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 →