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ZIP Code 49440

Muskegon, Michigan

FIPS 49440

Juniper

ZIP Code 49440 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$176,400

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

8.9

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,492

Median Age

33.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$176,400

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,979

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.77

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$915

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

3.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

130.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

87.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

8.9

Lower than 94%

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 49440: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49440?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49440 is $176,400, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49440?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49440 is $1,979, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49440 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49440 cost about 3.77× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49440?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49440 is $915 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49440?
ZIP Code 49440 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 79.8°F, winter lows around 22.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 87.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49440 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49440's FEMA National Risk Index score is 8.9 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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