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ZIP Code 48173

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48173

Juniper

ZIP Code 48173 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$244,900

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,931

Median Age

45.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$244,900

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$4,442

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.6

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$1,164

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.1%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-42%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

124.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 48173: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48173?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48173 is $244,900, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48173?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48173 is $4,442, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48173 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48173 cost about 2.6× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48173?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48173 is $1,164 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48173?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48173 have moved 42% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48173?
ZIP Code 48173 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 41.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48173 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48173's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.4 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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