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ZIP Code 48873

Ionia, Michigan

FIPS 48873

Juniper

ZIP Code 48873 is in the top 26% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$195,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

43.2

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,250

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$195,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,888

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.26

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$931

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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

43.2

Lower than 74%

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 48873: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48873?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48873 is $195,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48873?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48873 is $1,888, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48873 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48873 cost about 2.26× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48873?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48873 is $931 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48873?
ZIP Code 48873 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 48873 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48873's FEMA National Risk Index score is 43.2 (lower than 74% 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 →