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ZIP Code 49854

Schoolcraft, Michigan

FIPS 49854

Juniper

ZIP Code 49854 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$125,400

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

45.9

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,199

Median Age

54

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$125,400

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,401

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.24

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$702

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

16%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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

45.9

Lower than 72%

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 49854: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49854?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49854 is $125,400, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49854?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49854 is $1,401, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49854 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49854 cost about 2.24× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49854?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49854 is $702 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49854?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49854 have moved 61% over the past five years (16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49854?
ZIP Code 49854 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 49854 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49854's FEMA National Risk Index score is 45.9 (lower than 72% 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 →