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ZIP Code 48509

Genesee, Michigan

FIPS 48509

Juniper

ZIP Code 48509 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$135,800

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,645

Median Age

44.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,800

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,320

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.12

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$1,090

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-49%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

158.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75%

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 48509: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48509?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48509 is $135,800, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48509?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48509 is $2,320, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48509 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48509 cost about 2.12× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48509?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48509 is $1,090 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48509?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48509 have moved 54% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48509?
ZIP Code 48509 averages 47.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48509 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48509's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.4 (lower than 75% 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 →