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ZIP Code 48885

Montcalm, Michigan

FIPS 48885

Juniper

ZIP Code 48885 is in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 38% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$200,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.5

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,129

Median Age

45.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$200,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,021

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$1,375

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-34%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

46.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

162

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.5

Lower than 62%

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 48885: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48885?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48885 is $200,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48885?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48885 is $2,021, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48885 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48885 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48885?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48885 is $1,375 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48885?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48885 have moved 48% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48885?
ZIP Code 48885 averages 46.9°F year-round, summer highs near 82.2°F, winter lows around 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 72.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48885 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48885's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.5 (lower than 62% 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 →