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ZIP Code 48185

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48185

Juniper

ZIP Code 48185 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$194,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.3

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

48,530

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$194,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,799

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,166

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-50%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.3

Lower than 87%

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 48185: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48185?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48185 is $194,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48185?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48185 is $2,799, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48185 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48185 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48185?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48185 is $1,166 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48185?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48185 have moved 53% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48185?
ZIP Code 48185 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48185 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48185's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.3 (lower than 87% 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 →