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Matthews, IN — ZIP 46957

Population: 443 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46957 (Matthews, IN) is $125,716 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,000 after a median 24 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$125,716

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$125,716
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+18.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$125,716
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
$129,000
Median list price
$159,450
Median price per sqft
$114
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.0%

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

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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marion (Bragg) Dump (13.1 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
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.7 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Hickory Hills Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+18 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
74.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$594
Households with broadband internet
16.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,202
Average weekly wage
$933
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

ZIP 46957State medianUS median
Median home value$125,716$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$129,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$594$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 46957?
$125,716.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46957?
$129,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46957?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46957?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46957?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46957?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46957?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46957?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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