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ZIP Code 49870

Dickinson, Michigan

FIPS 49870

Juniper

ZIP Code 49870 is in the top 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$121,100

Lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.6

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,509

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$121,100

Lower than 76%

Median Property Tax

$1,591

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.61

Lower than 82%

Median Rent

$870

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.1%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-1.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

7.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

42.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

6.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

181.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

61

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.6

Higher than 89%

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 49870: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49870?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49870 is $121,100, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49870?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49870 is $1,591, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49870 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49870 cost about 1.61× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49870?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49870 is $870 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49870?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49870 have moved 34% over the past five years (-7.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49870?
ZIP Code 49870 averages 42.5°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 7.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.6 (higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →