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ZIP Code 49461

Muskegon, Michigan

FIPS 49461

Juniper

ZIP Code 49461 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$265,300

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

9.3

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,707

Median Age

45.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$265,300

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$3,005

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.18

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$960

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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

9.3

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 49461: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49461?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49461 is $265,300, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49461?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49461 is $3,005, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49461 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49461 cost about 3.18× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49461?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49461 is $960 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49461?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49461 have moved 67% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49461?
ZIP Code 49461 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 49461 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49461's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9.3 (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 →