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ZIP Code 49638

Wexford, Michigan

FIPS 49638

Juniper

ZIP Code 49638 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 61th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$142,900

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.8

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

913

Median Age

49.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$142,900

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$1,270

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.13

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,026

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-43%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

171

Annual Precipitation (in)

36.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

92.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.8

Lower than 85%

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 49638: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49638?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49638 is $142,900, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49638?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49638 is $1,270, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49638 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49638 cost about 3.13× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49638?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49638 is $1,026 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49638?
ZIP Code 49638 averages 44.2°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 92.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49638 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49638's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.8 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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