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ZIP Code 49853

Luce, Michigan

FIPS 49853

Juniper

ZIP Code 49853 is in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$166,400

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,335

Median Age

57.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$166,400

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$1,252

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$744

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

178.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

169.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46

Lower than 71%

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 49853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49853 is $166,400, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49853 is $1,252, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49853 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49853 is $744 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49853?
ZIP Code 49853 averages 41.9°F year-round, summer highs near 74.9°F, winter lows around 12°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 169.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46 (lower than 71% 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 →