The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 46366 sells for about $139,200, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 46366 — North Judson
The housing market in 46366 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local affordability, though limited new construction and a small population base keep transaction volumes low.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.5% — 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 5.2%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 46366, Starke County IN
Crime rates in North Judson are generally low and consistent with rural Starke County, with property crime being the primary concern compared to more urbanized regional centers.
The area is served by the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, which provides a small-town educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The region faces standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal wind and thunderstorm activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Kankakee River basin.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local manufacturing, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale infrastructure development currently underway.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to employment hubs in Knox, Winamac, or toward the Valparaiso/Chicago periphery.
Local amenities include small community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in the town center.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few short-term rental pressures.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to neighboring counties for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is dominated by state highways; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
Starke County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market adjustments and cyclical reassessments.
Parcels are subject to North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation levies and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-density, low-hazard profile of the rural Indiana landscape.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 46366 profiles.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Shadyhill Speedway4.48.2 mi
- Cronies Charhouse & Ginmill4.515.4 mi
- Tippecanoe River State Park4.611 mi
- Melody Drive In Theater4.98.3 mi
- Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum4.60.7 mi
- Wythogan Park4.69.4 mi
- North Judson Town Park4.21 mi
- Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum4.60.7 mi
- Northern Indiana Power From the Past4.714.2 mi
- Tippecanoe River State Park4.611 mi
- Wythogan Park4.69.4 mi
- North Judson Town Park4.21 mi
- Bass Lake Beach4.49.4 mi
- Dollar General4.112.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park providing local green space and recreational facilities.
A multi-use trail popular for walking and cycling in the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.