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ZIP Code 49442

Muskegon, Michigan

FIPS 49442

Juniper

ZIP Code 49442 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$136,400

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.6

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

44,766

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$136,400

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,604

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$971

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-27%

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

18.6

Lower than 91%

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 49442: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49442?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49442 is $136,400, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49442 is $1,604, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49442 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49442 is $971 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49442?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49442 have moved 74% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49442?
ZIP Code 49442 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 49442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.6 (lower than 91% 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 →