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ZIP Code 49079

Van Buren, Michigan

FIPS 49079

Juniper

ZIP Code 49079 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$234,400

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

38

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,414

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,400

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$2,821

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$859

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

39.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

109

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

38

Lower than 79%

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 49079: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49079?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49079 is $234,400, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49079?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49079 is $2,821, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49079 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49079 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49079?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49079 is $859 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49079?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49079 have moved 53% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49079?
ZIP Code 49079 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 49079 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49079's FEMA National Risk Index score is 38 (lower than 79% 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 →