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ZIP Code 48878

Isabella, Michigan

FIPS 48878

Juniper

ZIP Code 48878 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$150,300

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.1

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,240

Median Age

51

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,300

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,818

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.61

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$598

Lower than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

48.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.1

Lower than 69%

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 48878: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48878?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48878 is $150,300, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48878?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48878 is $1,818, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48878 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48878 cost about 2.61× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48878?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48878 is $598 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48878?
ZIP Code 48878 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 48.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.1 (lower than 69% 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 →