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Woodburn, IN — ZIP 46797

Population: 4,097 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46797 (Woodburn, IN) is $288,945 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,000 after a median 63 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$288,945

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$288,945
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+37.7%
10-year appreciation
+107.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$288,945
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
$288,000
Median list price
$312,450
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+17.1%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,540/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Woodlan Jr/Sr High School, Woodlan Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Wayne Reduction Dump (11.4 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)

Annual precipitation
40.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,200
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,836

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Haven Center Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL AT PARKVIEW NORTH, PARKVIEW DEKALB HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
25.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,465
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
63.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,922
Average weekly wage
$1,108
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,285

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

How it compares

ZIP 46797State medianUS median
Median home value$288,945$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$288,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,465$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 46797?
$288,945.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46797?
$288,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46797?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46797?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,130/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46797?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 46797 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46797?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46797?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46797?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 46797?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 46797 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 46797?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46797?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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