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ZIP Code 49868

Luce, Michigan

FIPS 49868

Juniper

ZIP Code 49868 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 17% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$94,500

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

32.4

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,964

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$94,500

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$1,052

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.72

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$663

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

72%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

4%

Higher than 80%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-26%

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

32.4

Lower than 83%

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 49868: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49868?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49868 is $94,500, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49868?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49868 is $1,052, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49868 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49868 cost about 1.72× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49868?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49868 is $663 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49868?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49868 have moved 72% over the past five years (4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49868?
ZIP Code 49868 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 49868 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49868's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.4 (lower than 83% 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 →