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ZIP Code 48747

Bay, Michigan

FIPS 48747

Juniper

ZIP Code 48747 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$141,300

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,549

Median Age

45.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$141,300

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,859

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.73

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$1,147

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

40.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.1

Lower than 63%

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 48747: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48747?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48747 is $141,300, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48747?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48747 is $1,859, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48747 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48747 cost about 1.73× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48747?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48747 is $1,147 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48747?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48747 have moved 70% over the past five years (-2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48747?
ZIP Code 48747 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48747 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48747's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.1 (lower than 63% 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 →