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ZIP Code 49246

Jackson, Michigan

FIPS 49246

Juniper

ZIP Code 49246 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$254,100

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,382

Median Age

33.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$254,100

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$2,662

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.1

Near median

Median Rent

$1,083

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

15%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

137

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

44.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.4

Lower than 90%

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 49246: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49246?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49246 is $254,100, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49246?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49246 is $2,662, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49246 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49246 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49246?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49246 is $1,083 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49246?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49246 have moved 68% over the past five years (15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49246?
ZIP Code 49246 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.6°F, winter lows around 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 44.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49246 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49246's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.4 (lower than 90% 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 →