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ZIP Code 48888

Montcalm, Michigan

FIPS 48888

Juniper

ZIP Code 48888 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$159,300

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,813

Median Age

50.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,300

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,739

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.77

Near median

Median Rent

$897

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.99%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

37.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68%

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 48888: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48888?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48888 is $159,300, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48888?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48888 is $1,739, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48888 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48888 cost about 2.77× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48888?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48888 is $897 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48888?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48888 have moved 74% over the past five years (0.99% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48888?
ZIP Code 48888 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 48888 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48888's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.6 (lower than 68% 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 →