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ZIP Code 48237

Oakland, Michigan

FIPS 48237

Juniper

ZIP Code 48237 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$212,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.9

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,318

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$212,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,839

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$1,396

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-57%

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)

36

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.9

Lower than 77%

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 48237: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48237?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48237 is $212,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48237?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48237 is $2,839, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48237 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48237 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48237?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48237 is $1,396 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48237?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48237 have moved 53% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48237?
ZIP Code 48237 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 36 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48237 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48237's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.9 (lower than 77% 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 →