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ZIP Code 48461

Lapeer, Michigan

FIPS 48461

Juniper

ZIP Code 48461 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 35% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$205,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.3

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,719

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$205,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,138

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$834

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.5%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.3

Lower than 65%

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 48461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48461 is $205,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48461 is $2,138, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48461 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48461 is $834 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48461?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48461 have moved 52% over the past five years (8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48461?
ZIP Code 48461 averages 47.4°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.3 (lower than 65% 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 →