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ZIP Code 49519

Kent, Michigan

FIPS 49519

Juniper

ZIP Code 49519 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$238,700

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,965

Median Age

32.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$238,700

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,883

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$1,205

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

56%

Recession Drop %

-28%

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)

42.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

17

Lower than 92%

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 49519: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49519?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49519 is $238,700, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49519?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49519 is $2,883, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49519 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49519 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49519?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49519 is $1,205 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49519?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49519 have moved 61% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49519?
ZIP Code 49519 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 49519 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49519's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17 (lower than 92% 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 →