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ZIP Code 49338

Mecosta, Michigan

FIPS 49338

Juniper

ZIP Code 49338 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$161,900

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.3

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,971

Median Age

33.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$161,900

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,226

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.33

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$1,052

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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)

37.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.3

Higher than 75%

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 49338: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49338?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49338 is $161,900, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49338?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49338 is $1,226, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49338 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49338 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49338?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49338 is $1,052 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49338?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49338 have moved 60% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49338?
ZIP Code 49338 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 49338 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49338's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.3 (higher than 75% 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 →