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ZIP Code 48721

Alcona, Michigan

FIPS 48721

Juniper

ZIP Code 48721 is in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$226,700

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

37.8

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

406

Median Age

60.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,700

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,484

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.75

Higher than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

52.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

37.8

Lower than 79%

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 48721: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48721?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48721 is $226,700, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48721?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48721 is $1,484, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48721 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48721 cost about 3.75× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48721?
ZIP Code 48721 averages 42.8°F year-round, summer highs near 71.5°F, winter lows around 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 52.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48721 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48721's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.8 (lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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