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ZIP Code 48209

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48209

Juniper

ZIP Code 48209 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$89,000

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.6

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,184

Median Age

31.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$89,000

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$1,273

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.06

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$883

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

65%

Recession Drop %

-38%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

125.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.6

Lower than 90%

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 48209: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48209?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48209 is $89,000, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48209?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48209 is $1,273, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48209 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48209 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48209?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48209 is $883 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48209?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48209 have moved 81% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48209?
ZIP Code 48209 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48209 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48209's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.6 (lower than 90% 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 →