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ZIP Code 49656

Lake, Michigan

FIPS 49656

Juniper

ZIP Code 49656 is in the top 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 40% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$135,500

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.9

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,908

Median Age

50.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,500

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,544

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.39

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,007

Higher than 60%

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)

38

Annual Snowfall (in)

119.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.9

Lower than 60%

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 49656: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49656?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49656 is $135,500, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49656?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49656 is $1,544, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49656 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49656 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49656?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49656 is $1,007 a month, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49656?
ZIP Code 49656 averages 44.2°F year-round, summer highs near 78.8°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 119.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49656 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49656's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.9 (lower than 60% 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 →