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ZIP Code 49546

Kent, Michigan

FIPS 49546

Juniper

ZIP Code 49546 is in the top 20% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$417,900

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.6

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

34,721

Median Age

39.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$417,900

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$4,590

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.21

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,408

Higher than 80%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

9.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

133.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

39.6

Lower than 77%

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 49546: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49546?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49546 is $417,900, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49546?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49546 is $4,590, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49546 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49546 cost about 4.21× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49546?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49546 is $1,408 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49546?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49546 have moved 55% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49546?
ZIP Code 49546 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.2°F, winter lows around 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49546 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49546's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.6 (lower than 77% 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 →