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ZIP Code 48842

Ingham, Michigan

FIPS 48842

Juniper

ZIP Code 48842 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$225,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.5

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,945

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$225,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$4,432

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.56

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$1,243

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

36

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.5

Lower than 86%

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 48842: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48842?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48842 is $225,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48842?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48842 is $4,432, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48842 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48842 cost about 2.56× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48842?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48842 is $1,243 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48842?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48842 have moved 42% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48842?
ZIP Code 48842 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 36 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48842 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48842's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.5 (lower than 86% 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 →