The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 47542 sells for about $265,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $881 a month.
ZIP 47542 — Huntingburg
The housing market in 47542 remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, supporting modest price appreciation. While sales volume is consistent, the market is driven by local employment stability and a lack of new housing supply, keeping the environment competitive for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with strong community ties and a manageable cost of living.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 13.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 47542, Dubois County, IN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Huntingburg generally experiences low crime rates consistent with small-town Indiana, with property crime being the primary concern and violent crime remaining significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation, which is generally regarded for its stable academic performance and community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural processing, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the historic downtown district and expand local infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Indiana) — Ad Valorem Property Assessment: Property is assessed at 100% of true tax value, determined by market-based assessment systems and annual adjustments. State (Indiana) — Standard Homestead Deduction: Removes the first $45,000 of the homestead's assessed value from taxation. State (Indiana) — Indiana Property Tax Caps (Circuit Breaker): Limits annual property tax liability to 1% of gross assessed value for principal residences, 2% for other residential property, and 3% for non-residential property.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to U.S. Highway 231 providing connectivity to larger employment hubs in Jasper and Evansville.
The area features access to Huntingburg City Park, local golf facilities, and proximity to Patoka Lake for outdoor recreation, alongside a historic downtown shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and families, with limited new multi-family inventory keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, furniture production, and agriculture, with major employers providing stable employment for the regional workforce.
Transportation is primarily road-based, with U.S. 231 serving as the main artery for regional transit and logistics.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and the continued preservation and enhancement of the historic downtown core.
The Dubois County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market adjustments and cyclical physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district tax levies, with no major special utility districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 47542.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari4.612.5 mi
- Schnitzelbank4.66.3 mi
- Sultan's Run4.77.9 mi
- Patoka Lake Winery4.618.2 mi
- League Stadium4.81.1 mi
- Holiday World & Splashin' Safari4.612.5 mi
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey4.712.2 mi
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial4.812.9 mi
- Showplace Cinemas Jasper 84.26.3 mi
- Santa Claus Museum & Village4.713 mi
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial4.812.9 mi
- Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum4.812.9 mi
- Santa Claus Museum & Village4.713 mi
- Patoka Lake Nature Center4.617.2 mi
- Dubois County Museum Inc4.88 mi
- Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial4.812.9 mi
- Jasper Parklands4.87.1 mi
- Dubois County Fairgrounds4.44.9 mi
- Jasper Riverwalk4.76.5 mi
- Bohnert Park4.66.3 mi
- Hoosier Hills Marina4.315.7 mi
- Patoka Lake Marina4.519.3 mi
- Sultan's Run4.77.9 mi
- Rural King4.44.7 mi
- Traderbaker Mall4.36.1 mi
- Ruler Foods4.48.2 mi
- Dollar General4.112.4 mi
- Kringle Place4.612.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational space, sports fields, and community gathering areas.
Features local boutiques, antique shops, and dining establishments in a preserved historic setting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.