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ZIP Code 49021

Eaton, Michigan

FIPS 49021

Juniper

ZIP Code 49021 is in the top 28% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$184,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.9

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,319

Median Age

41.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,320

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.22

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$1,045

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-31%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

10

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

45.9

Lower than 72%

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 49021: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49021?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49021 is $184,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49021?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49021 is $2,320, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49021 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49021 cost about 2.22× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49021?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49021 is $1,045 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49021?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49021 have moved 47% over the past five years (-2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49021?
ZIP Code 49021 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49021 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49021's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.9 (lower than 72% 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 →