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ZIP Code 48602

Saginaw, Michigan

FIPS 48602

Juniper

ZIP Code 48602 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$73,600

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,127

Median Age

36.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$73,600

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$1,666

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.57

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$933

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.6%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-45%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

34

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

40.2

Lower than 77%

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 48602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48602 is $73,600, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48602 is $1,666, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48602 cost about 1.57× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48602 is $933 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48602 have moved 66% over the past five years (-1.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48602?
ZIP Code 48602 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 40.2 (lower than 77% 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 →