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ZIP Code 49087

Kalamazoo, Michigan

FIPS 49087

Juniper

ZIP Code 49087 is in the top 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$305,900

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

13.2

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,305

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$305,900

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$3,674

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.88

Near median

Median Rent

$1,008

Higher than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

33.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

41.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

13.2

Lower than 93%

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 49087: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49087?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49087 is $305,900, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49087?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49087 is $3,674, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49087 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49087 cost about 2.88× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49087?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49087 is $1,008 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49087?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49087 have moved 48% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49087?
ZIP Code 49087 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 41.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49087 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49087's FEMA National Risk Index score is 13.2 (lower than 93% 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 →