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ZIP Code 49083

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49083

Juniper

ZIP Code 49083 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 76th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$348,100

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.2

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,254

Median Age

43.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$348,100

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$3,987

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.3

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,023

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.5%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

22.2

Lower than 90%

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 49083: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49083?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49083 is $348,100, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49083?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49083 is $3,987, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49083 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49083 cost about 3.3× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49083?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49083 is $1,023 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49083?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49083 have moved 52% over the past five years (2.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49083?
ZIP Code 49083 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 49083 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49083's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.2 (lower than 90% 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 →