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ZIP Code 49008

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49008

Juniper

ZIP Code 49008 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$218,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

11.6

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

16,137

Median Age

33.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$218,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$3,906

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.91

Near median

Median Rent

$1,052

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.92%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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

11.6

Lower than 94%

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 49008: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49008?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49008 is $218,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49008?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49008 is $3,906, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49008 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49008 cost about 2.91× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49008?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49008 is $1,052 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49008?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49008 have moved 48% over the past five years (0.92% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49008?
ZIP Code 49008 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 49008 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49008's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.6 (lower than 94% 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 →