One of America’s hottest zip codes is just about 30 miles from downtown Chicago, according to recently released rankings from the real estate website realtor.com.
The 46322 zip code in Highland, Indiana was named #9 on Realtor’s annual list of “America’s Hottest Zip Codes.”
“A vibrant suburb located in northwest Indiana, Highland offers a mix of residential areas and local businesses,” its post on the rankings page said. “Highland provides easy access to Chicago – just 30 miles away – while maintaining a charming, small-town atmosphere and strong community spirit.”
The annual list highlights the markets where homebuyers are shopping like crazy and making offers at a record pace due to the areas’ affordability, excellent amenities and other desirable features, according to Realtor.com.
“This year’s 10 hottest zip codes underscore the trends we’ve seen over the past year in the housing market,” said Realtor.com Senior Economic Analyst Hannah Jones. “Buyers have found affordable Midwest and well-located Northeast metros that offer a combination of value and desirability.”
The Northeast largely dominated the rankings, with seven out of 10 communities. However, the remaining three zip codes are in the Midwest. Gahanna, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus with about 35,000 residents, claimed the top spot.
Ballwin, Missouri, a town of about 30,000 in St. Louis metro area ranked second. About half an hour from downtown, the up-and-coming community consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the state, according to Realtor.
In addition, all three Midwest zip codes also appeared on the 2023 list.
Curious about the entire list?
Find it below:
- Gahanna, Ohio – 43230
- Ballwin, Missouri – 63021
- Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey – 07920
- Rochester, New York – 14609
- Mount Laurel, New Jersey – 08054
- Leominster, Massachusetts – 01453
- Westfield, Massachusetts – 01085
- Highland, Indiana – 46322
- Macungie, Pennsylvania – 18062