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ZIP Code 49098

Berrien, Michigan

FIPS 49098

Juniper

ZIP Code 49098 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$164,200

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.5

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,215

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$164,200

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,094

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.78

Near median

Median Rent

$917

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

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)

128.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

35

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.5

Lower than 66%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

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  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49098: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49098?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49098 is $164,200, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49098?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49098 is $2,094, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49098 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49098 cost about 2.78× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49098?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49098 is $917 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49098?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49098 have moved 69% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49098?
ZIP Code 49098 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 49098 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49098's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.5 (lower than 66% 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 →