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ZIP Code 49840

Schoolcraft, Michigan

FIPS 49840

Juniper

ZIP Code 49840 is in the top 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$180,500

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

48.5

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

823

Median Age

50.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$180,500

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,340

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.95

Near median

Median Rent

$1,167

Higher than 70%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

71.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

161

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

48.5

Lower than 69%

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 49840: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49840?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49840 is $180,500, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49840?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49840 is $1,340, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49840 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49840 cost about 2.95× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49840?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49840 is $1,167 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49840?
ZIP Code 49840 averages 41.8°F year-round, summer highs near 71.2°F, winter lows around 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 161 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48.5 (lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →