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ZIP Code 49839

Alger, Michigan

FIPS 49839

Juniper

ZIP Code 49839 is in the bottom 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$163,600

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.1

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

198

Median Age

71.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,600

Lower than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,358

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.46

Higher than 64%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

190.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

161

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.1

Near median

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 49839: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49839?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49839 is $163,600, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49839?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49839 is $1,358, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49839 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49839 cost about 3.46× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49839?
ZIP Code 49839 averages 42.6°F year-round, summer highs near 73.1°F, winter lows around 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 161 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49839 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49839's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.1 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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