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ZIP Code 49509

Kent, Michigan

FIPS 49509

Juniper

ZIP Code 49509 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$202,100

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.9

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

28,152

Median Age

33.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$202,100

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,590

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.1

Near median

Median Rent

$1,051

Higher than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

48

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.9

Lower than 88%

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 49509: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49509?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49509 is $202,100, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49509?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49509 is $2,590, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49509 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49509 cost about 3.1× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49509?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49509 is $1,051 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49509?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49509 have moved 61% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49509?
ZIP Code 49509 averages 48°F year-round, summer highs near 80.5°F, winter lows around 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49509 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49509's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.9 (lower than 88% 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 →