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ZIP Code 48138

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48138

Juniper

ZIP Code 48138 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$355,900

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.1

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,344

Median Age

50.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$355,900

Higher than 77%

Median Property Tax

$6,042

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$1,414

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.4%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

25%

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

53.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.1

Lower than 80%

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 48138: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48138?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48138 is $355,900, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48138?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48138 is $6,042, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48138 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48138 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48138?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48138 is $1,414 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48138?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48138 have moved 35% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48138?
ZIP Code 48138 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 53.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48138 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48138's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.1 (lower than 80% 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 →