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ZIP Code 48079

St. Clair, Michigan

FIPS 48079

Juniper

ZIP Code 48079 is in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$293,000

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.9

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,711

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,000

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,187

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.67

Higher than 69%

Median Rent

$1,139

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

122.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.9

Lower than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 48079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48079 is $293,000, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48079 is $3,187, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48079 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48079?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48079 is $1,139 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48079?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48079 have moved 47% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48079?
ZIP Code 48079 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48079 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48079's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.9 (lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →