The basics
Total Population
11,966
Median Age
49
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$170,800
Median Property Tax
$2,670
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.18
Median Rent
$929
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.3%
Pandemic Gain %
42%
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
54.8
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 48609: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48609?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 48609 is $170,800, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48609?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48609 is $2,670, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 48609 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 48609 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48609?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48609 is $929 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48609?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 48609 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48609?
- ZIP Code 48609 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 48609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 48609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.8 (lower than 63% 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 →