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ZIP Code 49012

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49012

Juniper

ZIP Code 49012 is in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 62th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$253,900

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.9

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,219

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$253,900

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$3,385

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.47

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$932

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-21%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.9

Lower than 69%

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 49012: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49012?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49012 is $253,900, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49012?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49012 is $3,385, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49012 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49012 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49012?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49012 is $932 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49012?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49012 have moved 53% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49012?
ZIP Code 49012 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 21°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49012 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49012's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.9 (lower than 69% 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 →