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ZIP Code 49026

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49026

Juniper

ZIP Code 49026 is in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$161,400

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.3

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,754

Median Age

52

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$161,400

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,020

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.37

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$956

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

152.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

109

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.3

Lower than 73%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 49026: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49026?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49026 is $161,400, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49026?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49026 is $2,020, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49026 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49026 cost about 2.37× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49026?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49026 is $956 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49026?
ZIP Code 49026 averages 48.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 109 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49026 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49026's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.3 (lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →