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ZIP Code 49096

Eaton, Michigan

FIPS 49096

Juniper

ZIP Code 49096 is in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 37% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$188,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.5

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,305

Median Age

35.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$188,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,418

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.55

Lower than 61%

Median Rent

$943

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.6%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-33%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

38.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.5

Lower than 80%

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 49096: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49096?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49096 is $188,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49096?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49096 is $2,418, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49096 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49096 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49096?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49096 is $943 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49096?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49096 have moved 42% over the past five years (5.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49096?
ZIP Code 49096 averages 47.3°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 38.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49096 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49096's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.5 (lower than 80% 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 →