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ZIP Code 49346

Mecosta, Michigan

FIPS 49346

Juniper

ZIP Code 49346 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$233,800

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

77.8

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,553

Median Age

54.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$233,800

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,043

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$867

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.5%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

63.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

77.8

Higher than 67%

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 49346: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49346?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49346 is $233,800, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49346?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49346 is $2,043, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49346 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49346 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49346?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49346 is $867 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49346?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49346 have moved 70% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49346?
ZIP Code 49346 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 63.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49346 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49346's FEMA National Risk Index score is 77.8 (higher than 67% 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 →