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ZIP Code 48221

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48221

Juniper

ZIP Code 48221 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$154,600

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.5

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,392

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$154,600

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$2,100

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.67

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$1,206

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.3%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-64%

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

28.5

Lower than 86%

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 48221: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48221?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48221 is $154,600, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48221?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48221 is $2,100, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48221 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48221 cost about 2.67× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48221?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48221 is $1,206 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48221?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48221 have moved 49% over the past five years (7.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48221?
ZIP Code 48221 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 48221 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48221's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.5 (lower than 86% 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 →