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ZIP Code 49744

Alpena, Michigan

FIPS 49744

Juniper

ZIP Code 49744 is in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$194,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

934

Median Age

36.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$194,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,599

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.51

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-30%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

44.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

168.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

77.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.4

Lower than 75%

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 49744: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49744?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49744 is $194,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49744?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49744 is $1,599, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49744 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49744 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49744?
ZIP Code 49744 averages 44.3°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 77.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49744 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49744's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.4 (lower than 75% 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 →