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Speed, IN — ZIP 47172

Population: 21,045 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47172 (Speed, IN) is $304,383 — up 0.9% over the past year. The median sale price is $239,000. Typical rent runs $1,294/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,383

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,383
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+69.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$304,997
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
$239,000
Median list price
$239,450
Median price per sqft
$198
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,294/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,990/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Rock Creek Community Academy, Silver Creek School Corporation
Schools include
Rock Creek Community Academy, Silver Creek High School, Silver Creek Middle School, Silver Creek Elementary School, Silver Creek Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tri-City Disposal Co. (24.3 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
53.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
208
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
182

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
63,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
50,813

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Clark Regional Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
NORTON CLARK HOSPITAL, WELLSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+698 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
21.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,910
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,790
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
665

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

How it compares

ZIP 47172State medianUS median
Median home value$304,383$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$239,000$238,000$325,000
Typical rent$1,294/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,910$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 47172?
$304,383.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47172?
$239,000.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47172?
Typical rent: $1,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47172?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 47172 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47172?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47172?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47172?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 47172?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 47172 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 47172?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47172?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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