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ZIP Code 49045

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49045

Juniper

ZIP Code 49045 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$177,300

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.4

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,321

Median Age

45.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$177,300

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,468

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.09

Near median

Median Rent

$838

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.1%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

11.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

86.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.4

Lower than 84%

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 49045: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49045?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49045 is $177,300, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49045?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49045 is $2,468, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49045 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49045 cost about 3.09× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49045?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49045 is $838 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49045?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49045 have moved 53% over the past five years (6.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49045?
ZIP Code 49045 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 86.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49045 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49045's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.4 (lower than 84% 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 →