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ZIP Code 49512

Kent, Michigan

FIPS 49512

Juniper

ZIP Code 49512 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$314,900

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,373

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$314,900

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$3,833

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.41

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$1,249

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.5%

Higher than 85%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-20%

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)

39.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87%

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 49512: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49512?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49512 is $314,900, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49512?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49512 is $3,833, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49512 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49512 cost about 4.41× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49512?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49512 is $1,249 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49512?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49512 have moved 51% over the past five years (5.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49512?
ZIP Code 49512 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 49512 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49512's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.4 (lower than 87% 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 →