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ZIP Code 49056

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49056

Juniper

ZIP Code 49056 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$158,500

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.4

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,478

Median Age

37.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$158,500

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,012

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.5

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

71%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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)

41.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

109

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.4

Lower than 92%

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 49056: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49056?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49056 is $158,500, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49056?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49056 is $2,012, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49056 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49056 cost about 2.5× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49056?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49056 have moved 65% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49056?
ZIP Code 49056 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 49056 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49056's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.4 (lower than 92% 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 →