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ZIP Code 48234

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48234

Juniper

ZIP Code 48234 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$61,200

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.2

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

32,760

Median Age

32.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$61,200

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$1,202

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.73

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$1,015

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Appreciation 1yr %

23%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

112.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.2

Lower than 89%

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 48234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48234 is $61,200, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48234 is $1,202, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48234 cost about 1.73× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48234?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48234 is $1,015 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48234?
ZIP Code 48234 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.2 (lower than 89% 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 →