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ZIP Code 49256

Lenawee, Michigan

FIPS 49256

Juniper

ZIP Code 49256 is in the top 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$129,400

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,797

Median Age

38.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$129,400

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,905

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.06

Lower than 74%

Median Rent

$872

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

-9.2%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-36%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

19.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

147.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

38.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

32

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

51.2

Lower than 66%

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 49256: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49256?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49256 is $129,400, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49256?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49256 is $1,905, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49256 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49256 cost about 2.06× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49256?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49256 is $872 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49256?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49256 have moved 39% over the past five years (-9.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49256?
ZIP Code 49256 averages 48.4°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 32 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49256 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49256's FEMA National Risk Index score is 51.2 (lower than 66% 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 →