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ZIP Code 49544

Kent, Michigan

FIPS 49544

Juniper

ZIP Code 49544 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$264,000

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.2

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,631

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$264,000

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,683

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,204

Higher than 72%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.2%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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)

39.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

74.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.2

Lower than 83%

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 49544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49544 is $264,000, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49544 is $2,683, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49544 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49544 is $1,204 a month, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49544?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49544 have moved 66% over the past five years (7.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49544?
ZIP Code 49544 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 49544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.2 (lower than 83% 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 →