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ZIP Code 49036

Branch, Michigan

FIPS 49036

Juniper

ZIP Code 49036 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$167,800

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.1

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

24,826

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,800

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$2,028

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$967

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.1%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

136.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.1

Lower than 75%

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 49036: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49036?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49036 is $167,800, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49036?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49036 is $2,028, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49036 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49036 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49036?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49036 is $967 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49036?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49036 have moved 61% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49036?
ZIP Code 49036 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49036 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49036's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.1 (lower than 75% 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 →