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ZIP Code 49861

Baraga, Michigan

FIPS 49861

Juniper

ZIP Code 49861 is in the bottom 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$226,600

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.9

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

523

Median Age

62

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,600

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,964

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.66

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

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Pandemic Gain %

43%

Climate & weather

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Summer Avg High (°F)

76

Winter Avg Low (°F)

3.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

39

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

2.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

218.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

207.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.9

Higher than 63%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

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  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 49861: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49861?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49861 is $226,600, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49861?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49861 is $1,964, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49861 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49861 cost about 3.66× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49861?
ZIP Code 49861 averages 39°F year-round, summer highs near 76°F, winter lows around 3.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 207.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49861 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49861's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.9 (higher than 63% 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 →