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ZIP Code 49340

Mecosta, Michigan

FIPS 49340

Juniper

ZIP Code 49340 is in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$190,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.6

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,437

Median Age

49.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$190,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,768

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.51

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$767

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

32%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

47.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

37

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.6

Higher than 61%

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 49340: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49340?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49340 is $190,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49340?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49340 is $1,768, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49340 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49340 cost about 3.51× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49340?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49340 is $767 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49340?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49340 have moved 32% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49340?
ZIP Code 49340 averages 47.8°F year-round, summer highs near 81.5°F, winter lows around 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49340 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49340's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.6 (higher than 61% 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 →