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ZIP Code 49305

Mecosta, Michigan

FIPS 49305

Juniper

ZIP Code 49305 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 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$148,100

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,378

Median Age

54.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$148,100

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,395

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.85

Near median

Median Rent

$913

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

68%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

17%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-29%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59

Lower than 58%

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 49305: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49305?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49305 is $148,100, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49305?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49305 is $1,395, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49305 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49305 cost about 2.85× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49305?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49305 is $913 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49305?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49305 have moved 68% over the past five years (17% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49305?
ZIP Code 49305 averages 45.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.2°F, winter lows around 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49305 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49305's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59 (lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →