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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46379

Newton County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$93,779[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-16.5%
5-year / yr
-0.1%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-67.0%
vs metro
-72.2%
vs state
-59.5%
ZIP 46379 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46379 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46379 is worth $93,779 — 72.2% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have fallen 16.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Newton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
234[3]
Median household income
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#Migration

Household moves in and out of Newton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+8[5]
Moved in
420
Moved out
412

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$474
Loan principal$75,023
Down payment$18,756
Total interest paid$95,688

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$646
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46379?
The typical home in 46379 is worth $93,779, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46379?
Home values in 46379 are down 16.5% over the past year, and down 0.1% a year over five years.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $100,354
    Gross yield
  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $82,041
    Gross yield
  • Harvey, IL

    Typical home
    $105,735
    Gross yield
  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $78,605
    Gross yield
  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $111,379
    Gross yield
    14.5%
  • Robbins, IL

    Typical home
    $115,141
    Gross yield

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