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ZIP Code 48837

Eaton, Michigan

FIPS 48837

Juniper

ZIP Code 48837 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$253,200

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.2

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,947

Median Age

44.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$253,200

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$3,700

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,129

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.5%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.2

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 48837: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48837?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48837 is $253,200, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48837?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48837 is $3,700, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48837 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48837 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48837?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48837 is $1,129 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48837?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48837 have moved 46% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48837?
ZIP Code 48837 averages 48.6°F year-round, summer highs near 80.8°F, winter lows around 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48837 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48837's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.2 (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 →