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ZIP Code 48809

Ionia, Michigan

FIPS 48809

Juniper

ZIP Code 48809 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$210,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.8

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,038

Median Age

41.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$210,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,296

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.96

Near median

Median Rent

$888

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.75%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.8

Lower than 91%

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 48809: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48809?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48809 is $210,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48809?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48809 is $2,296, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48809 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48809 cost about 2.96× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48809?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48809 is $888 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48809?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48809 have moved 53% over the past five years (-0.75% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48809?
ZIP Code 48809 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 72.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48809 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48809's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.8 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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