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ZIP Code 48889

Gratiot, Michigan

FIPS 48889

Juniper

ZIP Code 48889 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$157,900

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

100%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.3

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,528

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,900

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,355

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,115

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

100%

Higher than 100%

Recession Drop %

-27%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.3

Higher than 56%

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 48889: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48889?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48889 is $157,900, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48889?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48889 is $1,355, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48889 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48889 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48889?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48889 is $1,115 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48889?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48889 have moved 100% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48889?
ZIP Code 48889 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 48889 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48889's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.3 (higher than 56% 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 →