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ZIP Code 48401

Sanilac, Michigan

FIPS 48401

Juniper

ZIP Code 48401 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 38% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$162,700

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,323

Median Age

56.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$162,700

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,496

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.31

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$938

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-38%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

76.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.2

Higher than 62%

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 48401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48401 is $162,700, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48401 is $1,496, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48401 cost about 2.31× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48401 is $938 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48401?
ZIP Code 48401 averages 46.5°F year-round, summer highs near 76.3°F, winter lows around 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.2 (higher than 62% 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 →