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ZIP Code 49444

Muskegon, Michigan

FIPS 49444

Juniper

ZIP Code 49444 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$165,900

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.3

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,372

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$165,900

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,977

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$979

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

70%

Higher than 94%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.8%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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

21.3

Lower than 90%

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 49444: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49444?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49444 is $165,900, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49444?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49444 is $1,977, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49444 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49444 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49444?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49444 is $979 a month, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49444?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49444 have moved 70% over the past five years (9.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49444?
ZIP Code 49444 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 49444 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49444's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.3 (lower than 90% 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 →