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ZIP Code 48744

Tuscola, Michigan

FIPS 48744

Juniper

ZIP Code 48744 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 3% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$159,800

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.9

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,460

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,800

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,849

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.35

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$970

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

76%

Higher than 97%

Appreciation 1yr %

21%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

151.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.9

Higher 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 48744: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48744?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48744 is $159,800, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48744?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48744 is $1,849, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48744 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48744 cost about 2.35× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48744?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48744 is $970 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48744?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48744 have moved 76% over the past five years (21% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48744?
ZIP Code 48744 averages 46.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48744 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48744's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.9 (higher than 61% 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 →