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ZIP Code 48603

Saginaw, Michigan

FIPS 48603

Juniper

ZIP Code 48603 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$186,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.4

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,757

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$186,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,788

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.82

Near median

Median Rent

$1,050

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.7%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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

58.4

Lower than 59%

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 48603: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48603?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48603 is $186,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48603?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48603 is $2,788, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48603 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48603 cost about 2.82× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48603?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48603 is $1,050 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48603?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48603 have moved 50% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48603?
ZIP Code 48603 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 48603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.4 (lower than 59% 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 →