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ZIP Code 49001

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49001

Juniper

ZIP Code 49001 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$157,300

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.3

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,946

Median Age

32.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,300

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,485

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.79

Near median

Median Rent

$1,152

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.3

Lower than 85%

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 49001: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49001?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49001 is $157,300, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49001?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49001 is $2,485, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49001 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49001 cost about 2.79× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49001?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49001 is $1,152 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49001?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49001 have moved 50% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49001?
ZIP Code 49001 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49001 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49001's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.3 (lower than 85% 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 →