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Roachdale, IN — ZIP 46172

Population: 2,427 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 46172 (Roachdale, IN) is $265,689 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $342,500 after a median 40 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,689

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$265,689
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.9%
10-year appreciation
+115.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$265,689
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$342,500
Median list price
$172,900
Median price per sqft
$106
1-year sale-price change
+29.3%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$790/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$905/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,462/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,742/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)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
North Putnam Middle School, North Putnam Sr High School, Roachdale Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.3 in
Annual snowfall
19.9 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
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,117
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,213

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
4 Winds Aerodrome (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH, FRANCISCAN HEALTH CRAWFORDSVILLE, UNION HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+119 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
38.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$921
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,315
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

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

How it compares

ZIP 46172State medianUS median
Typical home value$265,689$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$342,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$921$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 typical home value in ZIP 46172?
$265,689.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46172?
$342,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46172?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46172?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,056/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46172?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46172?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46172?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46172?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 46172?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 46172 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46172?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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