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ZIP Code 49508

Kent, Michigan

FIPS 49508

Juniper

ZIP Code 49508 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$281,600

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.6

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,720

Median Age

35.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$281,600

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,979

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.02

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,264

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.6

Lower than 89%

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 49508: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49508?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49508 is $281,600, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49508?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49508 is $2,979, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49508 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49508 cost about 4.02× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49508?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49508 is $1,264 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49508?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49508 have moved 57% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49508?
ZIP Code 49508 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80°F, winter lows around 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49508 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49508's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.6 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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