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ZIP Code 49895

Alger, Michigan

FIPS 49895

Juniper

ZIP Code 49895 is in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$180,000

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.6

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

840

Median Age

59

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$180,000

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,964

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.82

Higher than 72%

Median Rent

$455

Lower than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-14%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

40.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

186.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

35.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

161

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.6

Lower than 73%

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 49895: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 49895?
The median home value in ZIP Code 49895 is $180,000, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 49895?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 49895 is $1,964, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 49895 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 49895 cost about 3.82× the median household income, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 49895?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 49895 is $455 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 49895?
ZIP Code 49895 averages 40.6°F year-round, summer highs near 73.5°F, winter lows around 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 161 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 49895 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 49895's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.6 (lower than 73% 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 →