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ZIP Code 49238

Lenawee, Michigan

FIPS 49238

Juniper

ZIP Code 49238 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 66th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$208,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

54.2

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,914

Median Age

35

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$208,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,565

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.77

Near median

Median Rent

$1,094

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

28%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

47%

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

34.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

39.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

54.2

Lower than 63%

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 49238: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49238?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49238 is $208,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49238 is $2,565, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49238 cost about 2.77× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49238 is $1,094 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49238?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49238 have moved 53% over the past five years (28% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49238?
ZIP Code 49238 averages 48.6°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 39.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 54.2 (lower than 63% 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 →