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ZIP Code 48659

Arenac, Michigan

FIPS 48659

Juniper

ZIP Code 48659 is in the top 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$146,200

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.8

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,563

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$146,200

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,667

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.49

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$853

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

89%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

53

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.8

Lower than 61%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 48659: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48659?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48659 is $146,200, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48659?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48659 is $1,667, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48659 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48659 cost about 2.49× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48659?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48659 is $853 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48659?
ZIP Code 48659 averages 45.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.1°F, winter lows around 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 53 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48659 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48659's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.8 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →