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ZIP Code 49862

Alger, Michigan

FIPS 49862

Juniper

ZIP Code 49862 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$169,400

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.8

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,546

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,400

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,800

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.76

Near median

Median Rent

$711

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

81%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

24%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

64%

Recession Drop %

-8.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

70.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

169.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

161

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.8

Lower than 59%

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 49862: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49862?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49862 is $169,400, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49862?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49862 is $1,800, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49862 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49862 cost about 2.76× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49862?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49862 is $711 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49862?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49862 have moved 81% over the past five years (24% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49862?
ZIP Code 49862 averages 40.9°F year-round, summer highs near 70.8°F, winter lows around 13.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 161 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.8 (lower than 59% 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 →