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ZIP Code 49601

Wexford, Michigan

FIPS 49601

Juniper

ZIP Code 49601 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 39% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$174,000

Lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.2

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,092

Median Age

43.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$174,000

Lower than 58%

Median Property Tax

$2,159

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.74

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$887

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.5%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-24%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

174.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

37.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

74

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.2

Lower than 61%

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 49601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49601 is $174,000, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49601 is $2,159, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49601 cost about 2.74× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49601 is $887 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49601 have moved 71% over the past five years (6.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49601?
ZIP Code 49601 averages 44.4°F year-round, summer highs near 77.7°F, winter lows around 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 74 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.2 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →