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ZIP Code 49002

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49002

Juniper

ZIP Code 49002 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$246,400

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.3

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,737

Median Age

39.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$246,400

Higher than 61%

Median Property Tax

$3,822

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.35

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$962

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

41.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.3

Lower than 82%

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 49002: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49002?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49002 is $246,400, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49002?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49002 is $3,822, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49002 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49002 cost about 3.35× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49002?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49002 is $962 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49002?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49002 have moved 51% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49002?
ZIP Code 49002 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 41.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49002 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49002's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.3 (lower than 82% 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 →