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ZIP Code 49053

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49053

Juniper

ZIP Code 49053 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$242,700

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.6

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,805

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,700

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$3,123

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.83

Near median

Median Rent

$918

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.9%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

64.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.6

Lower than 63%

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 49053: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49053?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49053 is $242,700, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49053?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49053 is $3,123, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49053 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49053 cost about 2.83× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49053?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49053 is $918 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49053?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49053 have moved 52% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49053?
ZIP Code 49053 averages 50.4°F year-round, summer highs near 82.8°F, winter lows around 21°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 64.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49053 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49053's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.6 (lower than 63% 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 →