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Helmer, IN — ZIP 46747

Population: 2,388 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46747 (Helmer, IN) is $271,715 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $189,000 after a median 44 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,715

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,715
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+112.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$271,715
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$189,000
Median list price
$303,500
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-39.0%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sturgis Municipal Wells (21.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
39.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,976
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,432

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
David Beiswanger Ultralightport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PARKVIEW DEKALB HOSPITAL, NORTHEASTERN CENTER, PARKVIEW NOBLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-20 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$836
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
40.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,087
Average weekly wage
$910
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
135

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 46747State medianUS median
Median home value$271,715$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$189,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$836$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 46747?
$271,715.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46747?
$189,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46747?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46747?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46747?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46747?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46747?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46747?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 46747 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46747?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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