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ZIP Code 49437

Muskegon, Michigan

FIPS 49437

Juniper

ZIP Code 49437 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$221,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.1

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,895

Median Age

44.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,918

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$822

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

79%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

5%

Higher than 83%

Pandemic Gain %

57%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.1

Lower than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 49437: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49437?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49437 is $221,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49437?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49437 is $2,918, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49437 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49437 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49437?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49437 is $822 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49437?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49437 have moved 79% over the past five years (5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49437?
ZIP Code 49437 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 77.5°F, winter lows around 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 68.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49437 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49437's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.1 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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