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ZIP Code 48861

Eaton, Michigan

FIPS 48861

Juniper

ZIP Code 48861 is in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$184,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.3

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,774

Median Age

44.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,192

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.06

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$1,039

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.03%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.3

Lower than 83%

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 48861: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48861?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48861 is $184,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48861?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48861 is $2,192, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48861 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48861 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48861?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48861 is $1,039 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48861?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48861 have moved 53% over the past five years (-0.03% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48861?
ZIP Code 48861 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48861 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48861's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.3 (lower than 83% 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 →