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ZIP Code 49071

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49071

Juniper

ZIP Code 49071 is in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$284,800

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38.3

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,198

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$284,800

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$3,494

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$1,250

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.5%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

12.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

128.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

109

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38.3

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.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49071: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49071?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49071 is $284,800, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49071?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49071 is $3,494, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49071 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49071 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49071?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49071 is $1,250 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49071?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49071 have moved 46% over the past five years (-1.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49071?
ZIP Code 49071 averages 49.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.3°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 109 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49071 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49071's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38.3 (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 →