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ZIP Code 48856

Gratiot, Michigan

FIPS 48856

Juniper

ZIP Code 48856 is in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$183,300

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.9

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

966

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$183,300

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,287

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.01

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$717

Lower than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.9

Higher 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 48856: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48856?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48856 is $183,300, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48856?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48856 is $1,287, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48856 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48856 cost about 2.01× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48856?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48856 is $717 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48856?
ZIP Code 48856 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.9 (higher 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 →