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ZIP Code 48829

Montcalm, Michigan

FIPS 48829

Juniper

ZIP Code 48829 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$151,900

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,652

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$151,900

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,744

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$735

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-3.1%

Higher than 60%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-36%

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)

37.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 78%

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 48829: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48829?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48829 is $151,900, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48829?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48829 is $1,744, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48829 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48829 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48829?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48829 is $735 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48829?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48829 have moved 61% over the past five years (-3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48829?
ZIP Code 48829 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 48829 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48829's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.4 (lower than 78% 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 →