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ZIP Code 48821

Eaton, Michigan

FIPS 48821

Juniper

ZIP Code 48821 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$244,000

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.3

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,327

Median Age

45.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$244,000

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$3,795

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$1,065

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

36

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.3

Lower than 63%

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 48821: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48821?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48821 is $244,000, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48821?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48821 is $3,795, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48821 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48821 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48821?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48821 is $1,065 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48821?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48821 have moved 44% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48821?
ZIP Code 48821 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48821 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48821's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.3 (lower than 63% 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 →