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Seymour, IN — ZIP 47274

Population: 33,068 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 47274 (Seymour, IN) is $235,392 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,195/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,392

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,392
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$236,913
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
$225,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-6.2%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,195/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,730/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Cortland Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, Margaret R Brown Elementary School, Seymour Senior High School, Seymour-Jackson Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Seymour Recycling Corp. (2.3 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
Annual snowfall
19.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,450
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,048

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$952
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,957
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
154

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

How it compares

ZIP 47274State medianUS median
Median home value$235,392$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$225,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,195/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$952$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 47274?
$235,392.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 47274?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 47274?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 47274?
Typical rent: $1,195/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 47274?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 47274 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 47274?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 47274?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 47274?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Seymour Recycling Corp., 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 47274?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 47274 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 47274?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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