Real Estate Investing in Mauckport, Indiana (47142)

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Harrison • Population: 530 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 47142 (Mauckport, IN)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 26.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $238,961
Avg Monthly Rent $972
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,750
% Renters 5.8%

Market Analysis: 47142 Mauckport

This part of Harrison is not an easy win. The 47142 ZIP stands at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 47142 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Regionally, 47142 sits on the difficult end of the IN spectrum. The an appealing option for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Resident income in 47142 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

New investors are better served looking at Mauckport's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 47142. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Mauckport:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 75/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $972/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$261K$224K$186K$149K$112K$75KMar 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 47142 Compare?

Metric 47142 Mauckport Indiana
Home Value $238,961 $238,961 $248,442
5-Year CAGR 7.5% 7.5% 7.7%
Avg Rent $972 $972 -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.5%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $238,961
Monthly Rent $972
Price-to-Rent 20.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 10.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
26.7%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 47142

Population: 530

💰 Median Household Income
$82,750
This area
$82,750
State
$69,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
5.8%
This area
5.8%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
-23.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
7.4%
This area
7.4%
State
-6.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.1 years
This area
48.1 years
State
-0.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
26.7%
This area
26.7%
State
10.7%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 100.0%
👶 Under 18
19.9%
This area
19.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
8.9%
This area
8.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 47142

Nearby Schools (1 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

B Good

Heth-Washington Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
📍 2450 Heth-Washington Rd SW, Central
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156 Students
👨‍🏫
15.6:1 Class Size
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$14,142 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

How strong are rents in Mauckport, IN?

The typical rental in Mauckport, IN commands about $972/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $239K purchase basis.

What is the median home value in Mauckport, IN?

Typical homes in Mauckport, IN go for around $239K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Mauckport, IN?

Expect elevated vacancy in Mauckport, IN. Rents at $972/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How landlord-friendly is Mauckport, IN?

Landlord-friendliness in Mauckport, IN is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the investability score for Mauckport, IN?

Yes - Mauckport, IN a 3.0/5 investability score. With $239K home prices against $972/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

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