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ZIP Code 49055

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49055

Juniper

ZIP Code 49055 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$163,600

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.4

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,941

Median Age

44

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,600

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,215

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.64

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$888

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-18%

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

39.4

Lower than 78%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

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  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49055: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49055?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49055 is $163,600, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49055?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49055 is $2,215, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49055 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49055 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49055?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49055 is $888 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49055?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49055 have moved 59% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49055?
ZIP Code 49055 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 49055 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49055's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.4 (lower than 78% 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 →