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Lamar 47550

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Indiana
$253K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$241K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.346
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$241K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,656 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1986
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.40%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.61%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.6.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.81%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.38%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.95

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.933
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Lamar 47550 compares

By median home value, Lamar 47550 is the 2nd most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Spencer County, and its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in Spencer County.

Home values in Lamar 47550

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$69K$697K
ZIP codes in Spencer County ranked by median home value
#Spencer CountyMedian valueHomes
1Santa Claus 47579$295K1,273
2Lamar 47550$241K346
3Evanston 47531$222K470
4Gentryville 47537$196K396
5Rockport 47635$191K2,382
6Dale 47523$177K1,520
7Saint Meinrad 47577$175K458
8Chrisney 47611$174K549
9Grandview 47615$164K682
10Richland 47634$152K1,096

About the Lamar 47550 market

What is the median home price in Lamar 47550, IN?

The median sale price in Lamar 47550, IN is $252,700 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Lamar 47550, IN each year?

5 homes sold in Lamar 47550, IN over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Lamar 47550, IN?

Lamar 47550, IN contains 346 residential properties, with a median of 1,656 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1986. The median TopHap Estimate is $241K.

How does Lamar 47550, IN compare to the rest of Spencer County?

By median home value, Lamar 47550, IN is the 2nd most expensive of 10 ZIP codes in Spencer County. Its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in Spencer County. Santa Claus 47579 ranks just above it and Evanston 47531 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lamar 47550, IN?

81% of homes in Lamar 47550, IN are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lamar 47550, IN hold?

61% of mortgaged homes in Lamar 47550, IN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 6.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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