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ZIP Code 48891

Montcalm, Michigan

FIPS 48891

Juniper

ZIP Code 48891 is in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$158,700

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,915

Median Age

33.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,700

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$1,621

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.09

Near median

Median Rent

$935

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

-12%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-28%

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)

37.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 48891: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 48891?
The median home value in ZIP Code 48891 is $158,700, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 48891?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 48891 is $1,621, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 48891 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 48891 cost about 3.09× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 48891?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 48891 is $935 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 48891?
Home prices in ZIP Code 48891 have moved 47% over the past five years (-12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 48891?
ZIP Code 48891 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 48891 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 48891's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →