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Pleasant lake, IN — ZIP 46779

Population: 2,221 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46779 (Pleasant lake, IN) is $247,951 — up 11.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $194,900 after a median 60.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$247,951

Median home value

+11.2%

1-year change

60.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,951
1-year appreciation
+11.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+104.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$247,951
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
$194,900
Median list price
$196,900
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
-22.0%
Median days on market
60.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Pleasant Lake Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

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
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
North Bronson Industrial Area (22.4 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)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.1 in
Annual snowfall
39.9 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,233
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,089

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Tri State Steuben County Airport (ANQ) (5 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)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,098
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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 46779State medianUS median
Median home value$247,951$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$194,900$238,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,098$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 46779?
$247,951.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46779?
$194,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46779?
Median days on market: 60.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46779?
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 46779?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is ZIP 46779 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46779?
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 46779?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46779?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 46779?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 46779 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46779?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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