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ZIP Code 48238

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48238

Juniper

ZIP Code 48238 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$64,800

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17.1

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,731

Median Age

36

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$64,800

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$1,270

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.95

Lower than 76%

Median Rent

$1,010

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

78%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

19%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

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

17.1

Lower than 92%

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 48238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48238 is $64,800, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48238 is $1,270, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48238 cost about 1.95× the median household income, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48238 is $1,010 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48238?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48238 have moved 78% over the past five years (19% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48238?
ZIP Code 48238 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 48238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.1 (lower than 92% 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 →