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ZIP Code 49085

Berrien, Michigan

FIPS 49085

Juniper

ZIP Code 49085 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$304,600

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.6

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

23,827

Median Age

45

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$304,600

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$3,707

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.9

Near median

Median Rent

$1,091

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

40.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.6

Lower than 86%

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 49085: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49085?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49085 is $304,600, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49085?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49085 is $3,707, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49085 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49085 cost about 2.9× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49085?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49085 is $1,091 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49085?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49085 have moved 50% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49085?
ZIP Code 49085 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80.1°F, winter lows around 22°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49085 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49085's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.6 (lower than 86% 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 →