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ZIP Code 49342

Mecosta, Michigan

FIPS 49342

Juniper

ZIP Code 49342 is in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$168,300

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.5

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,527

Median Age

43.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,300

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,638

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$969

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-23%

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

60.5

Lower than 56%

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 49342: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49342?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49342 is $168,300, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49342?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49342 is $1,638, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49342 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49342 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49342?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49342 is $969 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49342?
ZIP Code 49342 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 49342 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49342's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.5 (lower than 56% 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 →