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ZIP Code 48851

Ionia, Michigan

FIPS 48851

Juniper

ZIP Code 48851 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$158,000

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.6

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,462

Median Age

36.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,000

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,840

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.4

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,073

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

54.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.6

Lower than 61%

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 48851: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48851?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48851 is $158,000, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48851?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48851 is $1,840, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48851 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48851 cost about 2.4× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48851?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48851 is $1,073 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48851?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48851 have moved 55% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48851?
ZIP Code 48851 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 18°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 54.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48851 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48851's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.6 (lower than 61% 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 →