Highest Remediation Burden: Indiana — 2026

Out of 728 ZIP codes with data in Indiana, these are the areas where estimated safety remediation costs represent the largest share of median home value. See also: National Rankings | All Indiana Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	728
Highest burden	10.1% of median home value
Median burden	1.3% of median home value
Median estimated cost	$3,000
State	Indiana

Top 100 Highest Remediation Burden ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Est. Cost	Median Home Value	Burden %
1	47528	Edwardsport	IN	$7,300	$72,300	10.1%
2	46016	Anderson	IN	$3,600	$66,100	5.5%
3	46613	South Bend	IN	$3,300	$71,000	4.7%
4	47807	Terre Haute	IN	$2,500	$58,400	4.3%
5	47334	Daleville	IN	$7,140	$171,800	4.2%
6	46806	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$78,000	4.1%
7	46803	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$78,800	4.1%
8	47860	Mecca	IN	$2,200	$56,000	3.9%
9	46218	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$90,200	3.9%
10	47231	Dupont	IN	$3,600	$93,900	3.8%
11	47951	Kentland	IN	$3,700	$102,400	3.6%
12	47336	Dunkirk	IN	$3,000	$83,600	3.6%
13	47302	Muncie	IN	$2,400	$70,800	3.4%
14	46222	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$104,300	3.4%
15	46619	South Bend	IN	$3,300	$98,400	3.4%
16	46225	Indianapolis	IN	$4,100	$123,600	3.3%
17	46241	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$111,500	3.1%
18	46957	Matthews	IN	$2,400	$76,600	3.1%
19	47512	Bicknell	IN	$2,200	$71,300	3.1%
20	46615	South Bend	IN	$3,900	$127,800	3.0%
21	46974	Roann	IN	$5,520	$182,900	3.0%
22	47175	Taswell	IN	$3,460	$115,400	3.0%
23	46013	Anderson	IN	$3,600	$120,400	3.0%
24	47167	Salem	IN	$4,800	$161,500	3.0%
25	47432	French Lick	IN	$3,000	$101,900	2.9%
26	47588	Troy	IN	$3,300	$112,800	2.9%
27	46407	Gary	IN	$1,600	$55,000	2.9%
28	47443	Lyons	IN	$2,500	$85,900	2.9%
29	47804	Terre Haute	IN	$2,500	$87,700	2.9%
30	46035	Colfax	IN	$3,700	$131,700	2.8%
31	46940	La Fontaine	IN	$3,300	$119,000	2.8%
32	46953	Marion	IN	$2,400	$88,400	2.7%
33	46985	Star City	IN	$3,000	$111,600	2.7%
34	47874	Rosedale	IN	$3,500	$130,600	2.7%
35	47359	Montpelier	IN	$3,000	$112,400	2.7%
36	47993	Williamsport	IN	$3,300	$124,700	2.6%
37	46938	Jonesboro	IN	$2,400	$91,300	2.6%
38	47847	Dana	IN	$1,500	$57,000	2.6%
39	46809	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$122,800	2.6%
40	47390	Union City	IN	$2,400	$94,100	2.5%
41	47842	Clinton	IN	$2,900	$114,100	2.5%
42	46766	Liberty Center	IN	$3,000	$118,800	2.5%
43	46601	South Bend	IN	$3,300	$131,600	2.5%
44	46808	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$127,800	2.5%
45	46036	Elwood	IN	$2,700	$108,500	2.5%
46	46816	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$129,100	2.5%
47	47862	Montezuma	IN	$2,200	$88,900	2.5%
48	47374	Richmond	IN	$3,000	$121,800	2.5%
49	47966	Newport	IN	$1,500	$61,000	2.5%
50	46917	Camden	IN	$3,000	$122,200	2.5%
51	46947	Logansport	IN	$2,700	$110,300	2.5%
52	47394	Winchester	IN	$2,700	$110,000	2.5%
53	46805	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$131,300	2.4%
54	46926	Denver	IN	$3,000	$122,700	2.4%
55	47348	Hartford City	IN	$2,400	$98,300	2.4%
56	47928	Cayuga	IN	$2,400	$98,500	2.4%
57	46802	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$131,600	2.4%
58	46616	South Bend	IN	$3,300	$136,400	2.4%
59	47137	Leavenworth	IN	$2,800	$116,300	2.4%
60	46807	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$133,500	2.4%
61	47260	Medora	IN	$2,200	$91,800	2.4%
62	46226	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$148,900	2.4%
63	47338	Eaton	IN	$2,400	$102,500	2.3%
64	46201	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$150,600	2.3%
65	46175	Russellville	IN	$3,700	$160,700	2.3%
66	47327	Cambridge City	IN	$2,700	$118,600	2.3%
67	47904	Lafayette	IN	$2,700	$118,700	2.3%
68	46928	Fairmount	IN	$2,700	$119,400	2.3%
69	46203	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$155,500	2.3%
70	47003	West College Corner	IN	$3,500	$155,400	2.3%
71	47303	Muncie	IN	$2,400	$106,600	2.3%
72	47265	North Vernon	IN	$3,200	$143,700	2.2%
73	46076	Windfall	IN	$2,700	$122,400	2.2%
74	46172	Roachdale	IN	$2,700	$123,500	2.2%
75	46933	Gas City	IN	$2,700	$123,400	2.2%
76	46409	Gary	IN	$1,600	$73,300	2.2%
77	46702	Andrews	IN	$2,700	$124,100	2.2%
78	47568	Plainville	IN	$2,200	$100,900	2.2%
79	46017	Anderson	IN	$3,000	$138,500	2.2%
80	46970	Peru	IN	$2,400	$111,200	2.2%
81	46011	Anderson	IN	$3,600	$168,300	2.1%
82	46902	Kokomo	IN	$3,300	$154,400	2.1%
83	47524	Decker	IN	$1,600	$74,600	2.1%
84	46992	Wabash	IN	$3,000	$141,800	2.1%
85	46750	Huntington	IN	$3,000	$142,200	2.1%
86	46224	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$166,500	2.1%
87	47383	Selma	IN	$2,700	$128,400	2.1%
88	47989	Waveland	IN	$2,400	$114,900	2.1%
89	47331	Connersville	IN	$2,400	$115,300	2.1%
90	46235	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$169,300	2.1%
91	47371	Portland	IN	$2,400	$116,100	2.1%
92	46229	Indianapolis	IN	$3,500	$170,100	2.1%
93	47282	Vernon	IN	$1,700	$82,500	2.1%
94	47357	Milton	IN	$2,700	$131,300	2.1%
95	47501	Washington	IN	$3,200	$155,600	2.1%
96	46901	Kokomo	IN	$2,700	$131,700	2.1%
97	47616	Griffin	IN	$1,600	$77,900	2.1%
98	46815	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,800	$186,500	2.0%
99	46819	Fort Wayne	IN	$3,200	$157,100	2.0%
100	47145	Milltown	IN	$2,500	$122,400	2.0%

Methodology

The remediation burden ratio is calculated as: estimated remediation cost / median home value. Remediation costs are the sum of applicable safety measures for each ZIP code based on EPA, FEMA, and state data:

Lead service line replacement — where lead exposure risk is elevated (based on housing age, water system data, and EPA sampling)
Radon mitigation system — in EPA Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas with predicted indoor radon above 4 pCi/L
Whole-home water filtration — where contaminant levels exceed EPA guidelines
Flood insurance — in FEMA-designated flood zones with claim history
PFAS treatment — where PFAS detections have been reported

Median home values are from U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. Cost estimates use national average ranges from EPA, HUD, and industry data. Individual home costs may vary significantly based on specific conditions.

Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "remediation cost relative to home value" mean?

This ratio compares the estimated cost of addressing safety issues (lead pipes, radon mitigation, water filtration, flood insurance) to the median home value in that ZIP code. A ratio of 10% means remediation could cost roughly one-tenth of a typical home's value — a significant financial burden.

How are remediation costs estimated?

Costs are based on national averages for common remediation projects: lead service line replacement ($4,700-$12,000), radon mitigation ($800-$2,500), whole-home water filtration ($1,500-$4,000), and flood insurance premiums. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Why does this matter for homebuyers?

In areas with high remediation burden, the cost of making a home safe can represent a large portion of the home's value. This is especially impactful in lower-value housing markets where a $15,000 remediation bill represents 10-30% of the home price. Standard home inspections may not identify all these issues.

Does a high ratio mean the home is unsafe?

Not necessarily. The ratio reflects potential costs based on area-level environmental data — not every home in the ZIP code will need all remediation work. However, it indicates elevated risk factors that buyers should investigate before purchasing.