The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 46936 sells for about $265,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +34.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $941 a month.
ZIP 46936 — Greentown
The 46936 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, driven by low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. While the market remains competitive, the pace of sales has stabilized compared to the rapid growth seen in previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers who prefer a quiet, small-town environment while remaining within a short commute of the employment hubs in Kokomo.
Median prices moved up 34.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.1 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 5.5% · poverty 8.2% — 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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 46936, Howard 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.
The area is served by the Eastern Howard School Corporation, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the local community.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to Kokomo's industrial base, with development momentum focused on residential stability and agricultural support.
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 commute by car to Kokomo for employment, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 20 minutes.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with basic shopping and dining options available in Greentown and nearby Kokomo.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited inventory, with demand driven by local workers and families seeking suburban housing.
The economy is heavily influenced by the manufacturing and automotive sectors in the neighboring Kokomo metropolitan area.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicle use, with State Road 22 serving as the primary corridor.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Howard County Assessor manages property valuations, adhering to Indiana's market-value-in-use assessment standard.
Parcels are subject to Eastern Howard School Corporation taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is a standard consideration in the region.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 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.
- Marion Splash House4.316.2 mi
- Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center4.510.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.18.3 mi
- Gravity Trampoline Park3.68.3 mi
- Kokomo Speedway4.610.7 mi
- Howard County Fairgrounds4.41.6 mi
- Kokomo Alehouse4.59.3 mi
- PASTArrific4.39.8 mi
- Ducktail Run Rod and Custom Show4.817.4 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Kokomo 124.38.5 mi
- Highland Park4.610 mi
- Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center4.510.1 mi
- Kokomo Opalescent Glass4.89.3 mi
- Jackson Morrow Park4.610.2 mi
- Grissom Air Museum4.817.2 mi
- Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Main4.69.6 mi
- The James Dean Museum4.916.1 mi
- Seiberling Mansion4.810.3 mi
- James Dean Gallery4.816.1 mi
- Highland Park4.610 mi
- Jackson Morrow Park4.610.2 mi
- Foster Park4.59.9 mi
- Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park4.54.8 mi
- Northwest Park4.410.7 mi
- Red Bridge Marina4.515.3 mi
- Wildcat Creek Golf Course4.411.1 mi
- Chippendale Golf Course4.511.1 mi
- Kokomo Country Club4.610 mi
- Ralphy's Pizza - Golf & Bowling4.59.4 mi
- American Legion Golf Course4.49.2 mi
- Meijer4.37.9 mi
- Markland Mall4.28.4 mi
- Rural King4.49.4 mi
- Kohl's4.28 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.38.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community space hosting local events and recreational activities.
Hosts the annual Howard County 4-H Fair, a major regional attraction.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.