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ZIP Code 49043

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49043

Juniper

ZIP Code 49043 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$153,300

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.6

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,102

Median Age

35.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$153,300

Lower than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,697

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.23

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$725

Lower than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

108

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.6

Lower than 86%

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 49043: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49043?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49043 is $153,300, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49043?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49043 is $1,697, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49043 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49043 cost about 4.23× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49043?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49043 is $725 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49043?
ZIP Code 49043 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.3°F, winter lows around 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49043 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49043's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.6 (lower than 86% 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 →