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ZIP Code 48240

Wayne, Michigan

FIPS 48240

Juniper

ZIP Code 48240 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$135,300

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

15.6

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,008

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,300

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,219

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.24

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$1,399

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.8%

Higher than 71%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-63%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

33

Annual Snowfall (in)

36

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

15.6

Lower than 93%

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 48240: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48240?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48240 is $135,300, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48240 is $2,219, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48240 cost about 2.24× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48240 is $1,399 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48240?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48240 have moved 54% over the past five years (1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48240?
ZIP Code 48240 averages 47.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 15.6 (lower than 93% 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 →