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ZIP Code 48197

Washtenaw, Michigan

FIPS 48197

Juniper

ZIP Code 48197 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$294,500

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

19

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

66,525

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$294,500

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$4,655

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.99

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,245

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.4%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-38%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

59.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

19

Lower than 91%

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 48197: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48197?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48197 is $294,500, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48197?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48197 is $4,655, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48197 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48197 cost about 3.99× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48197?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48197 is $1,245 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48197?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48197 have moved 47% over the past five years (4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48197?
ZIP Code 48197 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.7°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 59.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48197 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48197's FEMA National Risk Index score is 19 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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