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ZIP Code 48871

Gratiot, Michigan

FIPS 48871

Juniper

ZIP Code 48871 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 36% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$230,600

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

75.4

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,103

Median Age

41.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$230,600

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,973

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.72

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,048

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

34

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

75.4

Higher than 64%

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 48871: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48871?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48871 is $230,600, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48871?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48871 is $1,973, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48871 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48871 cost about 2.72× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48871?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48871 is $1,048 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48871?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48871 have moved 60% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48871?
ZIP Code 48871 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48871 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48871's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.4 (higher than 64% 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 →