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ZIP Code 49878

Delta, Michigan

FIPS 49878

Juniper

ZIP Code 49878 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$176,600

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

111%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.6

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,329

Median Age

54.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$176,600

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,796

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.48

Lower than 63%

Median Rent

$813

Lower than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

111%

Higher than 100%

Appreciation 1yr %

47%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

75

Winter Avg Low (°F)

9.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

42

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

188.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.6

Lower than 67%

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 49878: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49878?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49878 is $176,600, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49878?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49878 is $1,796, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49878 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49878 cost about 2.48× the median household income, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49878?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49878 is $813 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 49878?
Home prices in ZIP Code 49878 have moved 111% over the past five years (47% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49878?
ZIP Code 49878 averages 42°F year-round, summer highs near 75°F, winter lows around 9.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.6 (lower than 67% 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 →