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ZIP Code 48742

Alcona, Michigan

FIPS 48742

Juniper

ZIP Code 48742 is in the top 11% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.1

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,805

Median Age

59.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,300

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,499

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$732

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.4%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-29%

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

51.1

Lower than 66%

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 48742: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48742?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48742 is $170,300, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48742?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48742 is $1,499, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48742 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48742 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48742?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48742 is $732 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48742?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48742 have moved 63% over the past five years (4.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48742?
ZIP Code 48742 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 48742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.1 (lower than 66% 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 →